Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printable version)

Warm, fluffy pita pockets filled with creamy spinach, artichokes, and tender chicken. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

# Needed ingredients:

→ 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 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 2 lemons, cut into wedges

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine 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 pita breads in half to form pockets.
04 - Generously stuff each pita half with the spinach artichoke chicken mixture.
05 - Arrange stuffed pitas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until filling is heated through and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy filling hits every comfort food craving while the pita keeps things neatly portable
  • Perfect for meal prep lunches that actually survive the microwave without becoming sad
  • You get all the spinach artichoke dip flavors without needing tortilla chips or a party excuse
02 -
  • Overstuffing seems tempting until cheese escapes and burns on your baking sheet, leaving you with sticky cleanup
  • Letting the pitas rest for just 2 minutes after baking makes a huge difference in the filling staying put when you bite in
  • The red pepper flakes are optional but honestly, that tiny bit of heat makes the creamy filling sing
03 -
  • Warm the pitas for 30 seconds in the microwave before stuffing to make them more pliable and less likely to tear
  • If your filling seems too thick, a tablespoon of milk or extra yogurt helps everything bind together better
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