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Feta Stuffed Chicken Pita

feta stuffed chicken pita
Ingredients:
  • (16 oz.) ground chicken
  • (1 Tbsp.) fresh thyme, stalk removed
  • (1 clove) garlic, crushed
  • (3.5 oz.) feta cheese, reduced-fat, crumbled
  • (4) medium pita bread
  • (4) small leaf lettuce, romaine
  • (2/3 cup) roasted red peppers (no oil)
  • (5) black olives, in brine, sliced
Servings
4
Lunch

Feta Stuffed Chicken Pita

This chicken pita is a healthier option when craving the flavors of Greece.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the chicken, thyme, garlic and feta cheese.
  3. 3Separate the mix into four equal sections, then form patties.
  4. 4Grill for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  5. 5If serving with pita*, warm the pita on the grill, then stuff each one with lettuce, peppers, olives and a chicken breast. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 286
  • Total Fat 18.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 4 g
  • Protein 26.4 g
  • Cholesterol 7 mg
  • Sodium 533 mg
  • Fiber 2 g
*Not Included

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Lunch

Recipe Subcategory: Wraps and Pitas

Recipe Ethnicity: Greek/Mediterranean

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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