These Chicken Pita Sandwiches are so easy and deliciously healthy! Pita pockets are stuffed full of shredded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, and a creamy yogurt sauce. Make these for a quick lunch that everyone will love (even the kids), with just a few simple ingredients.

chicken avocado pita pocket sandwiches cut in half and laid out on a tabletop

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What’s in these Chicken Pitas

These healthy pita bread sandwiches with chicken make a great lunch idea. The ingredients are simple, and it’s so quick to throw these together.

  • Shredded Chicken: Start with fully cooked chicken. You can use rotisserie chicken from the store, or use any leftover chicken you have.
  • Pita Pockets: I recommend using the pita pocket sandwich bread you can find at most grocery stores. They’re cut and ready to fill with ingredients!
  • Avocados: This adds a fresh flavor and creamy texture. Cut into bite-sized pieces, or mash into a guacamole.
  • Plain Greek Yogurt: This healthy ingredient works as a creamy sauce or dressing that makes the best final touch.
  • Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes cut into quarters are the perfect size. But you can use any tomatoes you like.
  • Cheese: I like Swiss cheese on these sandwiches, but you can use whatever you have. Pepper jack would add some nice spice.
  • Garlic Salt: Mixing this into the yogurt adds a nice savoriness. 
  • Lemon Juice: A bit of citrus adds acidity and bright flavor.

Instead of (or in addition to) the garlic salt, try adding some other spices or seasonings to the yogurt dressing. This ranch seasoning mix would be so tasty! You could also drizzle sweet chili sauce on your chicken pita sandwich for some heat.

More Pita Sandwich Filling Ideas

You can easily change or add different toppings and ingredients to your chicken avocado pita sandwiches. Fill it up with more veggies and greens, change the sauce, or use another type of cheese. Here are a few more ideas to take things up a notch.

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How do you make shredded chicken?

I love making shredded chicken in a Crockpot, or you can use an Instant Pot. You can also make grilled chicken breast, or any other type, then shred the chicken by pulling two forks through it in opposite directions.

Can I serve chicken pita sandwiches warm?

These sandwiches tastes great served cold or warm. You can just warm the chicken briefly on a skillet, or warm the whole sandwich in a sandwich press or skillet.

a plate of pita sandwiches filled with shredded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, and more

How to Store Chicken Pita Sandwiches

These pitas are best served directly after assembling, and ingredients should be stored separately when possible. If you try to refrigerate whole sandwiches, they will get soggy fast.

What to Serve with Healthy Chicken Avocado Pitas

These fresh and healthy pita pockets sandwiches have a nice mix of protein and veggies that will keep you pretty full at lunchtime. But I love to serve them along with fresh cut fruit or veggie sticks, tortilla chips, sweet potato chips, or garlic parmesan fries. For a fuller lunch, add a bowl of creamy tomato soup, fresh avocado salad, or a Cobb Salad.

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Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwiches

4.65 from 65 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
Chicken Pita Sandwiches are a healthy and delicious lunch option. This Chicken Avocado Sandwich is perfect for work days. Easy to make and so much flavor! These Chicken Avocado Pita Pockets prove that healthy lunches don't have to taste boring.
Pita pockets stuffed with chicken, avocado, and more healthy and delicious ingredients.
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Ingredients 

  • 1/2 pound shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 2 avocados hollowed and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 4 slices of thin baby Swiss cheese
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 4 whole wheat pita pockets
  • 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions 

  • Put 1 piece of Swiss cheese into each pita pocket.
    4 slices of thin baby Swiss cheese, 4 whole wheat pita pockets
  • In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and garlic salt. Set aside.
    1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • In a medium size bowl, combine avocado, tomatoes, lemon juice, and half of the cilantro. Set aside.
    2 avocados, 6-8 cherry tomatoes, Juice from half a lemon, 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • In a skillet, brown the cooked chicken with the olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. While cooking, sprinkle with half of the cilantro. Take off of heat and add 1/4 of the chicken to each pita.
    1/2 pound shredded cooked rotisserie chicken, 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • Top the chicken with a drizzle of the yogurt mixture followed by a large spoonful of the avocado mixture, all within the pita pocket.
  • Can be served cold, or grilled on a sandwich maker/foreman grill for 2 minutes to serve warm.
Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 22gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 921mgPotassium: 746mgFiber: 11gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 16.3mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 2.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Mel
Mel
October 1, 2021 11:27 am

Hey excited to make this! Any ideas substituting avocado in the recipe for something else?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 5, 2021 9:01 am
Reply to  Mel

Any veggie works!

Amanda
Amanda
May 30, 2021 5:44 pm

My boyfriend and I made this last year and loved it. Forgot about it til 6 months ago I made them for my mom. She loved them. Tonite my bf and I are having them for dinner and I’m so excited to eat them again!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 2, 2021 2:13 pm
Reply to  Amanda

Thanks for sharing, Amanda! I am happy to hear you rediscovered it!

Stephanie
Stephanie
May 28, 2021 5:23 pm

THIS LOOKS AMAZING!! HAVE ALL THE INGREDIENTS!!! IM GONNA MAKE THIS FOR LUNCH A FEW DAYS OUTTA THE WEEK !!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊🥰5 stars

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Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 2, 2021 2:16 pm
Reply to  Stephanie

I hope you enjoy it!!

Joan Whitaker
Joan Whitaker
June 17, 2021 1:53 pm
Reply to  Stephanie

Good

Kris
Kris
April 19, 2021 6:53 pm

So so good! Perfect blend of flavors. My 6 and 8 year olds loved it. I will be telling others about this deliciousness5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 22, 2021 1:07 pm
Reply to  Kris

That’s awesome, thanks for stopping by!

Paul Seavey
Paul Seavey
September 30, 2020 8:36 am

so this shredded chicken. Is that something you buy prepared like pulled pork? Already shredded and spiced, or something you make at home. Information just a bit short on this.

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 3, 2020 11:15 am
Reply to  Paul Seavey

It’s fairly easy to make at home! Once the chicken is baked shred with two forks! Even a hand mixer works.

Jenn Russell
Jenn Russell
May 4, 2022 7:36 pm
Reply to  Becky Hardin

I buy the rot chicken from Costco, pull the chicken off and use for many recipes. Sometimes I will buy 3 at a time and freeze 3 cup seal a meal pack5 stars

Janet
Janet
April 6, 2020 5:37 pm

This is incredibly delicious! My prego cravings are met 🥰5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 9, 2020 12:46 pm
Reply to  Janet

Congratulations :) I’m glad I could help out!!

Jocelyn
Jocelyn
January 4, 2019 9:13 am

I am always on the look out for healthy meals that are easy to put together and taste great! These are so delicious!5 stars

Andie Thueson
Andie Thueson
January 3, 2019 10:48 am

I love chicken pitas – this is a great recipe!5 stars

Rachael Yerkes
Rachael Yerkes
January 3, 2019 10:33 am

So healthy and so delicious. This one is a winner!5 stars

Taylor W.
Taylor W.
January 3, 2019 9:52 am

Perfect lunch recipe! So so delicious!5 stars