Description
Classic Chicken Salad Pita Pockets are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. These easy-to-make pita pockets feature tender shredded chicken mixed with crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing, all nestled in soft pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, chopped (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 4 pita breads
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Poach chicken breasts in salted simmering water for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Remove and cool.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add shredded chicken, celery, grapes, and nuts to the bowl; stir gently until well coated.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper; mix to taste.
- Assemble: Slice pita breads in half and fill each with generous amounts of chicken salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita pocket (approx. 190g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg