Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printer-Friendly)

Warm, fluffy pita pockets filled with creamy spinach, artichokes, and tender chicken—a satisfying Mediterranean-American main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
05 - 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
06 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Bread

13 - 4 large pita breads, whole wheat or regular

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Slice the pita breads in half to form pockets.
04 - Stuff each pita half generously with the spinach artichoke chicken mixture.
05 - Arrange the stuffed pitas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The filling stays creamy without needing heavy cream or excessive cheese thanks to the Greek yogurt base
  • Everything comes together in one bowl and these reheat beautifully for meal prep
02 -
  • Overstuffed pitas will burst open so fill them to about three quarters full maximum
  • Let the filling sit for five minutes before stuffing so the flavors meld and it's easier to handle
03 -
  • Toast the cut sides of pitas for 2 minutes before stuffing to prevent sogginess
  • Squeeze excess moisture from chopped spinach if it seems particularly wet
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