This Chicken Pita Bread Sandwich is a delicious and filling meal, packed with boneless chicken, green peppers, mozzarella, and an Italian red sauce. It’s quick to make and ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for easy weeknight dinners!
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Expert tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Process shots for pita bread sandwiches
- You may also enjoy
Why I love this recipe
This recipe is great because it’s all made in just one pan for easy cleanup. This chicken pita pocket recipe for two makes 4 half-pita bread sandwiches. It’s a quick and simple meal perfect for a busy weeknight, requiring minimal dishes.
Need ideas for a complete meal? Try this BLT Macaroni Salad or this Potato Salad. Use the rest of your pita halves when you make these Gyro Style Pitas for Two.
Expert tips
You can use chicken, pork, beef, or ground beef to mix it up a bit.
You can use romaine lettuce, fresh spinach leaves, or iceberg lettuce.
Add some red pepper flakes for some spicy heat.
Prefer a slice of cheese? Try sliced provolone instead of mozzarella.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! It’s packed full of nutrients, it will keep you full during the day, and it’s easy to eat.
Process shots for pita bread sandwiches
You may also enjoy
- Gyro Pitas
- Pecan Crusted Pork Chops
- Pork Tonkatsu and Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce
- Baked Pork Chops and Stuffing
- Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes
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Chicken Pita Bread Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ pound boneless chicken (or pork, beef, or ground beef)
- ½ cup green pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried onion (or 1 diced green onion)
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 whole pita pockets
- Shredded Mozzarella
- Lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- On a cutting board, cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- Dice the green pepper small.
- Cut the pita pockets in half.
- Heat the olive oil in a high-sided frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the green pepper and chicken in a single layer and cook until the meat is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the onion, parsley, cornstarch, salt, minced garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, water, and tomato paste.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 – 3 minutes until thickened.
- Fill the delicious pockets of pita bread with lettuce, if desired, meat mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use chicken, pork, beef, or ground beef to mix it up a bit.
- You can use romaine lettuce, fresh spinach leaves, or iceberg lettuce.
- Add some red pepper flakes for some spicy heat.
- Prefer a slice of cheese? Try sliced provolone instead of mozzarella.
- Store leftover Italian Pita Sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Hi, and welcome. I’m Zona, and I have a passion for recipes. I share recipes, tips, tricks, and resources to help you cook for two. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
Mary
Wednesday 16th of June 2021
Could you just use marinara to save time for the sauce? Thank you! They look so good!
Zona
Thursday 17th of June 2021
Hi Mary, you could use marinara. The flavor will probably be slightly different and the marinara will not be as thick without the tomato paste. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out for you :)
Easy Gyro Style Pitas Recipe for Two • Zona Cooks
Wednesday 24th of July 2019
[…] Need something to go with it? Try this Potato Salad for Two or this Red Velvet Cake for Two. Use the rest of your pitas when you make these Italian Pita Pockets for Two. […]
Heather McLean
Friday 21st of July 2017
these look delish! thanks for sharing
Zona
Friday 21st of July 2017
These are really good and versatile since you can use different meats in it. Thanks for your comment Heather :)