CHICKEN AND ARUGULA PITA POCKETS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 whole-wheat pitas, halved and opened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup Arugula Pesto, recipe follows
2 store-bought rotisserie chicken breasts, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup arugula
2 cups packed arugula
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Arrange the pita halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest and Arugula Pesto. Stir in the diced chicken.
  • To assemble the pita pockets, fill each pita half with the chicken mixture. Top with tomatoes and 1/4 cup arugula and serve.
  • For the pesto, blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until well blended. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Parmesan and salt and pepper.

Shrishak Bagale
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to make it for my next party.


Rana Ihtsham
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I'm on a low-carb diet. Can I make this recipe without the pita bread?


Noor Ahmed
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Can I use whole wheat pita bread instead of white pita bread?


black assassin
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I'm allergic to arugula. Is there anything else I can use instead?


Fuaad Bashiir
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This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I have the time or patience to make it.


SHAK ASRAF
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.


Raper Rap
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I love arugula! I can't wait to try this recipe.


Able Bowen
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I've been looking for a new chicken pita pocket recipe. This one looks like it's worth a try.


Mukta Manha
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.


Nwagi mercy naks
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pita pockets turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the chicken.


Mdsiam Kazi
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These pita pockets were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them more if I had added some more seasoning to the chicken or the sauce.


Saroj Rimal
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These were so good! I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but it really worked in this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Lucas Kip
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some diced tomatoes and avocado to my pita pockets, and they were amazing! I also made a batch of the sauce ahead of time, so I could just heat it up when I was ready to eat.


Ejaz Ahmad Vlogs
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These pita pockets were delicious and easy to make. I used pre-cooked chicken to save time, and they still turned out great. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the arugula added a nice freshness.


JO AN
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the arugula added a nice peppery bite. I also loved the creamy Feta sauce. Will definitely be making this again.