Fresh and Fast: Greek Chicken Pitas for a Tasty Weeknight Escape!

Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with these easy and delicious Greek Chicken Pitas. Packed with flavorful chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, this meal is perfect for a quick and refreshing dinner option that’s sure to please!

Utilizing a Costco rotisserie chicken for your Greek Chicken Pitas means you’re halfway to dinner before you even start cooking. This timesaving trick ensures that your pitas are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making weeknight dinners a breeze.

Greek Chicken Pita Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 4 pita bread rounds
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce, recipe at bottom of post!
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fillings: Shred the chicken and set aside. Slice the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
2. Assemble the Pitas: Warm the pita bread in the oven or on a pan for a softer texture. Open each pita to create a pocket.
3. Stuff the Pitas: Layer the shredded chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion inside each pita. Add Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
4. Add Sauce and Garnish: Spoon tzatziki sauce over the fillings and garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
5. Serve: Serve immediately while warm.

Side Dishes:

• Greek Salad: Combine chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
• Hummus: Serve with a side of creamy hummus for dipping or spreading on additional pita.
• Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas): These are a tasty and traditional Mediterranean side dish.

Approximate Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings):

• Calories: 400-450
• Protein: 25-30 grams
• Total Fat: 20-25 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 5-6 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35-40 grams
  • Fiber: 5-6 grams
• Sodium: 800-950 mg

This Greek Chicken Pita recipe offers a flavorful and healthy option for any day of the week, utilizing the convenience of pre-cooked chicken to make meal preparation quick and easy.

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat for richer taste)
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Drain the Cucumber: After grating the cucumber, wrap it in a clean dish towel or paper towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir until all ingredients are well blended.
3. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the garlic and lemon juice according to your preference.
4. Chill: For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.

This tzatziki sauce is not only perfect as a dip or spread for your Greek Chicken Pitas but also works great as a refreshing dip for vegetables or a sauce for grilled meats.

Explore more delicious recipes using Costco rotisserie chicken here!