Tzatziki Chickpea Chicken Pita

Dive into the refreshing flavors of our Tzatziki Chickpea Chicken Pita, a perfect meal ready in just 15 minutes without any cooking required. This delightful recipe combines shredded rotisserie chicken, protein-packed chickpeas, and crisp vegetables tucked into whole wheat pita pockets, all dressed with creamy tzatziki sauce for a Mediterranean twist. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a balanced and nutritious meal. Offering plant-based and gluten-free variations, along with a kid-friendly option, this versatile dish caters to all tastes and dietary needs. It’s an ideal choice for a quick, healthy lunch or a light, satisfying dinner.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ingredients:

●  2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded

●  1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

●  4 whole wheat pita pockets

●  Arugula, for serving

●  1 cup tzatziki sauce

●  2 roma tomatoes, sliced

●  ½ cucumber, sliced

●  Steamer bag of vegetables


Directions:

Open the pita pockets and spread ¼ cup tzatziki along the inside of each. Stuff each pita with ½ cup chicken, ¼ can chickpeas, arugula, ½ roma tomato and a few slices of cucumber. Serve alongside steamed veggies.


Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Leave out the chicken and use extra chickpeas. Swap the tzatziki for hummus.

Gluten-free: Try gluten-free pita or tortillas.

Kid-friendly: Instead of tzatziki, use the child’s favorite salad dressing as a sauce or make a PB&J pita.