
This Chicken Pita is a fresh, flavorful, and filling meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender seasoned chicken, sweet corn, savory Spanish rice, and juicy tomatoes are all tucked into a warm pita. Topped with our zesty homemade chipotle sauce, every bite is a burst of bold flavor. Quick to make and customizable to your taste, it’s a family favorite you’ll keep coming back to!
Ingredients:
- 2-3 pita bread rounds
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cooked Spanish rice
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking chicken)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Homemade chipotle sauce (link here)
How-To:
- Season and Cook the Chicken:
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Pita:
- Warm the pita rounds in a dry pan or microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Assemble the Pita Pit:
- Lay each pita flat. Add a layer of Spanish rice, a scoop of corn, and a portion of cooked chicken.
- Top with chopped tomatoes.
- Drizzle generously with our homemade chipotle sauce (link here).
- Fold and Serve:
- Fold the pita like a taco or roll it into a wrap.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips for the Perfect Chicken Pita:
- Marinate for Extra Flavor: Marinate the chicken in your favorite spices and a splash of lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Mix and Match: Swap Spanish rice for brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Freshness Matters: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for maximum flavor and texture.
- Chipotle Sauce: Our homemade chipotle sauce takes this pita to the next level—don’t skip it!
- Meal Prep: Cook extra chicken and rice to have ingredients ready for quick weekday meals.

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