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Healthy Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich

A quick, healthy pita sandwich filled with seasoned shredded chicken, creamy avocado-tomato salad, and a tangy yogurt drizzle.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 2 avocados hulled and diced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 4 slices thin baby Swiss cheese
  • lemon juice juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 4 whole wheat pita pockets
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • sandwich press (optional)

Method
 

  1. Place one slice of thin baby Swiss cheese into each of the 4 pita pockets and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon garlic salt until smooth; reserve for drizzling.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, quartered cherry tomatoes, juice from 1/2 lemon, and half of the cilantro; gently toss and set aside.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the 1/2 pound shredded cooked rotisserie chicken and brown for 3–4 minutes, stirring, then sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and remove from heat.
  5. Divide the warmed chicken evenly among the 4 pita pockets (about 1/4 of the chicken per pita).
  6. Drizzle each pita's chicken with some of the yogurt mixture, then top with a generous spoonful of the avocado-tomato mixture.
  7. Serve immediately, or optionally grill the filled pitas in a sandwich press or on a Foreman-style grill for about 2 minutes to warm and lightly toast.

Notes

  • Use fully cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Gently toss avocado mixture to avoid mashing the avocado.
  • Adjust garlic salt to taste.
  • Grill briefly if you prefer a warm, melted cheese sandwich.