Chicken Apple Stuffed Pita

Elevate your lunch routine with this crisp and creamy Chicken Apple Stuffed Pita recipe, a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors! Featuring tender diced chicken, crunchy Granny Smith apples, celery, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing with a hint of honey and Dijon mustard, this dish is a refreshing twist on traditional chicken salad. Stuffed into soft, pillowy pita pockets lined with vibrant mixed salad greens, each bite bursts with texture and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and healthy meal is perfect for busy weekdays, meal prep, or a light picnic treat. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with wholesome ingredients—this is your new go-to recipe for a fresh spin on chicken salad sandwiches!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 1 Granny Smith apple
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 Celery stalk
• 2 Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Pita bread
• 2 cups Mixed salad greens

Directions

Step 1

Dice the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Core and dice the Granny Smith apple into small chunks. Add the apple to the chicken.

Step 3

Thinly slice the celery stalk and green onions. Finely chop the fresh parsley. Add these to the mixing bowl with the chicken and apple.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Cut each piece of pita bread in half to create pockets. Gently open each pocket and stuff them with a handful of mixed salad greens.

Step 7

Spoon the chicken and apple mixture into each pita pocket, pressing gently to fill them evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Chicken Apple Stuffed Pita!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1207.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1574.9

Total Fat 22.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 311.2mg	0%
Sodium 2679.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 53.8g
Protein 160.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 440.4mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 1404.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.9%

Protein: 40.3%

Carbs: 46.8%