Chicken Salad In Pitas Recipes

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CHICKEN-SALAD PITAS

Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and celery enliven chicken salad with bursts of wonderful color and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water, chopped celery, onion, carrot, thyme, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken; cover and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl; let cool, then shred with 2 forks. Discard contents of pan.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken, sliced celery, and almonds. Gently fold in orange segments.
  • Cut 1 inch from top of each pita to open pocket. Fill each pita with 1 lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup chicken salad.

3 stalks celery, 1 coarsely chopped and 2 thinly sliced
1 medium sweet yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
2 (12 ounces total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup (from one 11-ounce can) canned mandarin orange segments
8 (6- or 8-inch) pita breads
8 lettuce leaves

CHICKEN SALAD IN PITAS

Make these delicious chicken salad filled pita bread sandwiches for dinner tonight in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Cut pita breads in half; open to form pockets. Mix remaining ingredients.
  • Divide chicken mixture among pita bread halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg

2 pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 small mango, peeled, pitted and diced (3/4 cup)

CHICKEN SALAD PITA WITH BABA GHANOUSH

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, mint, red pepper flakes, 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chicken and marinate about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, cucumber and the remaining 1 clove garlic in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Toss with the vegetables.
  • Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Grill, turning once, until marked. Place a pita on each plate and spread with baba ghanoush. Top with lettuce and chicken salad and drizzle with any juices from the bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Sodium 587 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 chicken scallopine (4 to 5 ounces each)
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 unpeeled kirby cucumber, chopped
Freshly ground pepper
4 pocketless pitas
1/2 cup baba ghanoush (eggplant spread, sold near hummus in the refrigerated section)
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

PITA POCKET CHICKEN SALAD

We wanted something cool for lunch one summer day, so I tossed together whatever I had in the refrigerator. This wonderful salad was the result. Guests enjoy the sweet grapes, tender chicken and crunchy almonds...and the always ask for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Pita Pocket Chicken Salad image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, cucumber, almonds and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Line pita breads with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
6 pita pocket halves
Leaf lettuce, optional

GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
  • In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

Juice of a lime or lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into thin strips
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 tomato, chopped
Mixed lettuce leaves
4 pitas with pockets

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS

I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients. Fill pita halves with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 pita pocket halves

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD PITAS RECIPE

So many healthy ingredients loaded into a pita. Your family will love this for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13



Pineapple Chicken Salad Pitas Recipe image

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine shredded chicken, carrots, almonds, mayonnaise, green onion, yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and crushed pineapple.
  • Divide chicken mixture evenly between pitas, top with lettuce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 607 kcal, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 1341 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 14 mg

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
4 green onions (finely chopped)
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
6 (6 inch) whole wheat pitas (cut in half)
6 Romaine lettuce leaves

CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED PITAS

Make and share this Chicken Salad Stuffed Pitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together lettuce, chicken, bacon, celery and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sour cream/mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad into each pita half. Serve immediately.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together lettuce, chicken, bacon, celery and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sour cream/mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad into each pita half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 627.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 20.8

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 center-cut bacon, slices cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES

Prep time is minimal thanks to leftover cooked chicken and bottled salad dressing. Just chill and serve!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix chicken, dressing, cucumber, tomato and cashews. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.
  • Just before serving, spread insides of pita pockets with mayonnaise. Fill pockets with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup fat-free honey Dijon dressing
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon finely chopped cashews
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

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