Easy Chicken Caesar Stuffed Pita
Simplify your mealtime routine with this Easy Chicken Caesar Stuffed Pita, a flavorful fusion of classic Caesar salad and handheld convenience! This quick and satisfying recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy Caesar dressing, all tossed together with grated Parmesan cheese for a burst of savory goodness. Packed into wholesome whole wheat pita pockets, these portable delights are perfect for a healthy lunch, casual dinner, or a grab-and-go meal. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe brings bold, restaurant-quality flavors right to your table. Serve as is or top with extra Parmesan for an irresistible finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 0.5 cups Caesar dressing
- 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita pockets
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Extra Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Gently toss the ingredients together until well mixed and evenly coated with the dressing.
Cut the pita pockets in half to create 8 halves and gently open each one to form a pocket.
Stuff each pita pocket half with the chicken Caesar salad mixture, using a spoon to pack it in evenly.
Optional: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy! These stuffed pitas are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 4941 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.0 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 202.3 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1093 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2189 mg | 47% | |
*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.
