As a full-time business owner, freelance writer, and round-the-clock mom, I'm very busy. And honestly, who isn’t? If you’re anything like me, some days your schedule needs easy recipes that don’t call for too much of one special ingredient: time. Of course, they have to be nutritious too. These Easy Chicken Pita Pockets with Veggies help save time and taste great. Featuring a few key shortcuts, they’re quick, filling, kid-approved, and perfect for easy lunches. I’ve served them warmed in toasted pitas for a yummy bite at home, and also packed them cold, sandwich-style in my son’s lunchbox for school.
Best of all, it's the kind of recipe that you can let your kids help you make. They can hand pull the rotisserie chicken, add the spices, and stuff the pitas. It's also a great dish you can easily adjust to your family’s liking, so it’s not only convenient but also versatile. My classic version includes a combination of juicy rotisserie chicken, refreshing cucumber, and creamy hummus that make for a mouth-watering filling that only takes a few minutes to prep. We love adding a layer of shredded lettuce for extra crunch and serving it with carrot sticks, hummus for dipping, and a Libby’s® Vegetable cup of corn or green beans on the side to round it all out. The possibilities are endless. If you're a fan of Mediterranean flavors, swap out the hummus for tzatziki and top it with crumbled feta. Make it more colorful by adding sliced cherry tomatoes, red onion, or purple cabbage to the filling. For a spicier version, I’ve also added chopped jalapeños and capers to the mix. It’s the kind of recipe you can get creative with. Make this dish your own and enjoy a tasty meal in no time! And with Libby’s® Vegetable Cups, serving a healthy side of veggies for your little chef is easier than ever.
Easy Chicken Pita Pockets With Veggies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber
- 1 pita pocket
- Prepared hummus
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 Libby's Vegetable Cup (any variety)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rotisserie chicken with cucumber and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Carefully slice the pita in half to create two separate pockets.
- Spread hummus inside each pita pocket.
- Stuff each pita pocket with an equal amount of seasoned chicken mix.
- Add a layer of shredded lettuce on top of the chicken in each pocket.
- Serve with carrot sticks, extra hummus for dipping, and a Libby’s Vegetable Cup (I suggest corn or green beans).
Variations:
- Add fresh bell pepper for a crunchy zing.
- Swap hummus for tzatziki or honey mustard.
- Use spinach or coleslaw instead of lettuce.
