Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printable Version)

Fluffy pita pockets stuffed with creamy spinach, artichoke, and chicken filling. Mediterranean-inspired, easy to prepare, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

# 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, optional
15 - Lemon wedges, optional

# 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about hot spinach artichoke dip but hearty enough for a full meal
  • Ready in under 45 minutes with mostly pantry staples
  • The pita bread gets perfectly crispy while keeping that melty cheese filling contained
02 -
  • Overstuffing the pitas seems tempting but will cause them to burst during baking
  • Letting them rest for about 3 minutes after baking helps the filling set slightly so it's not too hot to eat
  • The pitas continue crisping after they come out of the oven, so don't worry if they seem slightly soft initially
03 -
  • If your pita pockets are stubborn, warm them in the microwave for 10 seconds before trying to open them
  • Grating your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated makes a huge difference in melting and flavor
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