This recipe for Greek Chicken Pitas has only 5 ingredients- perfect for quick weeknight dinners and simple to make!

Want to try something a little different for dinner this week?

Now, I don’t claim to be an expert in authentic recipes from other cultures. But sometimes I like changing up our routine, and we don’t make Greek food very often. I have to change up our healthy eating routine and keep trying new things!

This Greek chicken pita recipe is super simple. It only has 5 ingredients, and is different enough that I won’t get bored with it. It’s a fun way to try food from new cultures!

This is a healthy meal, high in protein and can be filled with vegetables! Keep reading to get to the full recipe card and to get extra tips and tricks.

Why does this have only 5 ingredients?

Honestly, there’s a lot you can do with this recipe. So many amazing vegetables to add, cheeses, all sorts of things.

I feel like 5 simple ingredients is a good starting point if you want a basic recipe. Obviously you can use more and add different flavors. But if you get overwhelmed by large ingredient lists, or are on a budget, you can make a simple pita pocket like this and still feel like you get a good meal!

A good meal prep recipe

This is an easy recipe to meal prep for the week, especially during Summer months! You can eat it cold, so just make it up ahead of time and have it for a quick lunch for a few days. One of my favorite things about meal prep is how it makes my week go MUCH more smoothly.

Ingredients

Cooked and shredded chicken breasts– Mine was leftover chicken that was pre-shredded and frozen. You can cook your chicken ahead of time, too! An easy way to cook chicken is in the slow cooker, on LOW for 6-7 hours! Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Also, instead of chicken breasts you can use chicken thighs.

Tzatziki sauce– I used store-bought tzatziki sauce because it was easier. But feel free to make your own tzatziki sauce. It’s a creamy dill yogurt sauce, typically made with nonfat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, dill, cucumber, and other spices. Any leftover sauce is a great dip for veggie straws!

Cucumber– I used a regular cucumber, but an English cucumber would work as well.

Greek seasoning– I found this at my local Meijer!

Pita pockets– I like the store-bought pita bread, but you can certainly make your own homemade pitas. The whole wheat pita breads have more fiber, which can keep you full longer!

Additions/Substitutions

Fresh vegetables: Red onion, tomatoes, Romaine lettuce, bell peppers

Cheese: Feta cheese would be the perfect addition!

Seasonings/herbs: Fresh dill, garlic powder, salt and black pepper

Can you use a rotisserie chicken?

Using an already-cooked rotisserie chicken is a great way to save time. You get nice tender chicken with different cuts, so a mixture of white and dark meat.

And if you don’t use all the meat, you can find another chicken recipe to use it in. And use the bones to make chicken broth!

How to make Greek Chicken Pita Pockets

Dice the cucumber into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.

Add the tzatziki, chicken, and Greek seasoning, and stir until combined.

It looks a lot like chicken salad, and can probably be used that way, too!

Divide the mixture into 4 servings (About 3/4 cup per serving). Fill each pita pocket half and serve with your favorite side items, and a little bit of extra tzatziki if desired.

How to store

Once this has cooled to room temperature, put the rest into an airtight container and keep in the fridge, about 3-5 days. This tastes even better the next day, as you’ll get the best flavor when everything has time to blend together!

Keep the pitas separate until you’re ready to eat, because otherwise they’ll become soggy.

What to serve

You could easily eat this delicious recipe by itself and get a complete meal. But other great side items include:

• Fresh fruit
• Fresh veggies, either in the pita or as a side salad- maybe even a Greek salad!

Other 5-ingredient recipes

Looking for more easy meals? I have a post dedicated to my favorite 5-ingredient recipes! Check out my Master Post of meals that use 5 ingredients or less.

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