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February 28, 2020 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Chicken Dishes

Chicken Salad Pita

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chicken salad pita on a blue plate with salad and ingredients next to it
Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich on a white plate

All you need is 10 minutes to throw together the most delicious and versatile chicken salad pita ever. With precooked chicken, you’re close to a delicious lunchbox chicken salad. Eat it over a bed of lettuce, over whole grain bread, or just off a spoon. 

Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich on a blue plate with ingredients on table

[This recipe was originally posted in January 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

How will this chicken salad pita recipe make your life easier?

This chicken salad pita is a great easy dinner that you can make extra to have for leftovers. It holds well and even gets better after a day or 2. It’s a great busy week option because it’s simple and delicious, and even better it’s versatile. Eat it out of a pita, on bread, over a salad, or just plain. It’s great and refreshing any which way.

These are other quick dinners that make for great leftovers: 15 Min Pasta, Italian Sausage Tortellini, Pan Fried Pork Chops with Apples, Veggie Tacos, and this Fig & Prosciutto Pizza.

What makes this chicken salad so good?

  • Chicken breast
  • Greek yogurt
  • Mayonnaise
  • Garlic salt
  • Dijon mustard
  • Mixed nuts
  • Celery
  • Red grapes
  • Lettuce
  • Pita

How do I make chicken salad pitas?

Toast one pita. 

chopped celery and red grapes on a cutting board

Prep ingredients by cooking, and then shredding or chopping 1/2 large chicken breast, chop 1-2 stalks celery to get 1/4 c chopped celery, quarter a handful of grapes to get 1/4 cup quartered grapes, prepare lettuce by washing/chopping it if needed. Also prepare nuts by chopping them if needed, making 1 Tbsp chopped nuts.

Expert Tip: Use rotisserie chicken for quickest prep.

Expert Tip: Equal parts yogurt & mayo makes for tangy, smooth chicken salad. Use what you have on hand/what you like, but I highly recommend mixing the two ingredients for the sauce.

Expert Tip: Use whatever nuts you have on hand, cashews and almonds are my favorites in this chicken salad.

chicken, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt in a glass bowl

Make chicken salad by adding shredded/chopped chicken to a small mixing bowl, then add 1/4 c Greek yogurt, 1/4 c mayo, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp Dijon mustard.

chicken salad in a glass bowl with red grapes and celery on top

Mix together well. Once all incorporated, add in 1/4 c chopped celery, 1/4 c quartered red grapes, and 1 T chopped mixed nuts. Stir together.

Fill pita with chicken salad mixture and lettuce. Enjoy. Store chicken salad in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Expert Tips

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quickest prep.
  • Use equal parts yogurt & mayo makes for tangy, smooth chicken salad. Use what you have on hand/what you like, but I highly recommend mixing the two ingredients for the sauce.
  • Use whatever nuts you have on hand, cashews and almonds are my favorites in this chicken salad.

FAQ

What goes good with a chicken salad sandwich?

Soup, chips, sliced veggies all go well with chicken salad sandwich. Or you can eat some of the leftover grapes with it.

How long does chicken salad last?

Chicken salad, like most cooked foods will last 3-5 days in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container, and smell it before eating. If it smells good it will likely be safe to eat.

What can I use instead of mayonnaise in chicken salad?

My favorite sauce/dressing for chicken salad is equal parts mayo + plain Greek yogurt. That’s what I did in this recipe. But you can adjust that based on your taste preferences. You can also use regular plain yogurt.

Close up of chicken Salad Pita Sandwich on a blue plate

How can I repurpose this chicken salad pita?

  • Serve it with bread instead of pita
  • Serve it over a salad
  • Or just eat it plain, it’s so good!

What can I make with leftover ingredients?

  • (chicken) Chicken & Broccoli Divan or 15 Min Chicken Stir Fry.
  • (grapes) Broccoli Salad with Grapes.
  • (lettuce) Swap for other greens in any of these salads or this Avocado & Grapefruit Salad, Spinach & Mandarin Orange Salad, Beet & Arugula Salad, Summer Berry Salad, or this Strawberry Balsamic Salad.
  • (celery) Add it to any dish for an extra crunch, like this 15 Min Chicken Stir Fry or Beef & Broccoli.
  • (nuts) 3 Ingredient Almond Butter, add to this Waffle Bar, Bananas Foster Pancakes, Chocolate Waffles, or on this Apple Yogurt Tart.
  • (pita) Replace bread with it; or broil with butter, cinnamon, and sugar for a sweet treat.

Did you make these chicken salad pitas? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!

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Healthy Chicken Salad Sandwich

All you need is 10 minutes to throw together the most delicious and versatile chicken salad pita ever. With precooked chicken, you're close to a delicious lunchbox chicken salad. Eat it over a bed of lettuce, over whole grain bread, or just off a spoon.
Course main, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 person
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • rubber spatula
  • medium mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large chicken breast cooked
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon mixed nuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery chopped small
  • 1/4 cup red grapes quartered
  • small handful lettuce
  • 1 pita

Instructions

  • Toast one pita.
  • Prep ingredients by cooking, and then shredding or chopping 1/2 large chicken breast, chop 1-2 stalks celery to get 1/4 c chopped celery, quarter a handful of grapes to get 1/4 cup quartered grapes, prepare lettuce by washing/chopping it if needed. Also prepare nuts by chopping them if needed, making 1 Tbsp chopped nuts.
  • Make chicken salad by adding shredded/chopped chicken to a small mixing bowl, then add 1/4 c Greek yogurt, 1/4 c mayo, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Mix together well. Once all incorporated, add in 1/4 c chopped celery, 1/4 c quartered red grapes, and 1 T chopped mixed nuts. Stir together.
  • Fill pita with chicken salad mixture and lettuce. Enjoy. Store chicken salad in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quickest prep.
  • Use equal parts yogurt & mayo makes for tangy, smooth chicken salad. Use what you have on hand/what you like, but I highly recommend mixing the two ingredients for the sauce.
  • Use whatever nuts you have on hand, cashews and almonds are my favorites in this chicken salad.

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  1. Brittany Poulson says

    January 20, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    I love using Greek yogurt in chicken salad! It definitely adds some zip while still keeping it creamy. Your photos look great, too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 23, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks Brittany, and doesn’t it! and thanks, I’m so happy with this board

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth Shaw says

    January 20, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    This is delicious and nutritious- I love the 10 min flat concept too! I need to share this with my mom, I was just telling her how her love for chicken salad can still fit into her new meal plan she’s trying out! THanks for this recipe my friend!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 23, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      yes, totally! let me know it goes ๐Ÿ™‚ She could even do 100% greek yogurt, for a slight (and delicious) tang!

      Reply
  3. Karly says

    January 23, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Wow. Seriously contemplating making a batch of this right now just so I can eat this every day for the rest of the week. Looks SO stinkin’ good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 23, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Karly! it’s as good as it is easy!

      Reply
  4. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    January 26, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I so wish I could make chicken salad w yogurt, but we keep kosher so no can do. But this looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 28, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      you can always add more citrus to mayo to mimic the tanginess!

      Reply
  5. EA The Spicy RD says

    January 26, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    My kids LOVE chicken salad! Can’t wait to make this for them-it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 26, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      thanks EA! let me know how it goes ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Alyssa says

    February 28, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a fantastic chicken salad recipe! The nuts give the perfect amount of crunch. And I love the tang from the mustard.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 29, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  7. Paula Montenegro says

    February 28, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    I love how you used these ingredients in a sandwich, but I can pretty much eat them directly from the salad bowl! Love this idea a lot! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 29, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      right?! they’re so good straight out of the bowl

      Reply
  8. Dannii says

    February 28, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    I am always looking for more sandwich options, and this looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 29, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      yay!

      Reply
  9. SHANIKA says

    February 28, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    This Chicken Salad looks so creamy and delish! I’m definitely loving the unique idea of eating it with pita bread!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 29, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      awesome! thanks

      Reply
  10. Sophie says

    February 28, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so comforting and yum. Creamy, fruity and hearty. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 29, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      thanks so much!

      Reply
  11. Kim says

    May 16, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    Am loving this site and the delicious recipes like this one. Wondering if I missed it. Do you list the nutriounal information on your recipes somewhere? Have restrictions I need to watch. Again – thank you for your great site.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      May 17, 2020 at 8:44 pm

      Hi Kim, no I don’t post nutrition info on my recipes. But for medical needs, I can help clients navigate that individually. Feel free to email me if you need any help!

      Reply

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