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With this easy recipe, everyone in the family can assemble their own chicken pita wrap and load it up with their favorite toppings!
Pita Wrap Recipe with Rotisserie Chicken
Recipes with rotisserie chicken leftovers are my jam. This pita wrap is one of my favorites because I can use up half of a rotisserie chicken and pair it with other Mediterranean-inspired ingredients to create a handheld meal with minimal effort.
With a simple hummus dressing and a little tomato and cucumber salsa, you turn cooked chicken into an epic meal!
Ingredients
You’ll need flatbread pitas, rotisserie chicken (or leftover Greek marinated chicken), romaine lettuce, olives, feta cheese, a fresh salsa made with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, lime juice, dill (or Italian seasoning), olive oil, and salt. I also include a quick dressing made with hummus and lemon juice.
How to Make a Chicken Pita Wrap
Whether you roast a chicken at home or buy a rotisserie chicken at the store, here is how to make chicken pita wraps:
- Make the salsa by combining tomatoes, onion, cucumber, lime juice, and dill in a bowl. Season with a little olive oil and salt to taste.
- Make the hummus dressing by whisking hummus with lemon juice and water. Add an additional tablespoon of water if the dressing is too thick.
- Soften the pitas in the microwave, on a pan, or in the oven until they’re warm and pliable.
- To assemble the wrap, top the pitas with shredded romaine, chicken, olives, cheese, tomato cucumber salsa, and drizzle with the hummus dressing.
How to Soften Pitas
There are many ways you can soften pita so it’s pliable to assemble the chicken wraps:
On the stove: my favorite method is to hold the flatbread with tongs and place it over the stove’s flame for just a few seconds. Once done, transfer to a container or zip bag for 30 seconds if you want it softer.
Using a skillet: place the pita in a skillet with a few drops of water around it. Cover with a lid for 20 seconds, and your flatbread is ready for wraps.
In the microwave: wrap the pita in a damp paper towel and microwave it for about 10 seconds.
In the oven: wrap flatbreads in aluminum foil and place them on the highest rack at 350 for about 7-10 minutes. Check it occasionally. This method takes longer, but it’s useful when you need to soften many pitas all at once.
Storing Leftovers
Pack leftovers in a wrap-sized container for lunch or keep them in the fridge for a few days, wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic to keep the flatbread from drying out. Store filling leftovers in an airtight container to prevent the pita from getting soggy.
Easy Chicken Pita Wraps
Ingredients
For the pitas:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, about ½ of a rotisserie
- 4 whole grain flat breads pitas
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¾ cup kalamata olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Tomato-Cucumber Salsa:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, ends cut and diced small
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon dill, or Italian seasoning
- Olive oil, drizzle
- salt, to taste
Creamy Hummus Dressing
- ½ cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the cucumber salsa:
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Drizzle with a little olive oil and add a little salt to taste.
The Hummus drizzle:
- Whisk hummus together with lemon juice and water; season with salt and pepper. Add an additional tablespoon of water if the dressing is too thick.
Assemble the chicken flatbreads:
- Lightly heat the flatbreads in the microwave, on a pan, or in the oven until they're warm and pliable.
- Top with shredded romaine, chicken, kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato cucumber salsa, and drizzle with the hummus dressing.
Notes
- Cucumber salsa and hummus dressing can be refrigerated in airtight containers for up to 5-7 days.
Rachel says
I’m definitely going to try this!!!
Susan Christy says
These look amazing!
Susan Christy says
Have been wanting to try pita bread, this is the perfect excuse!
Samantha says
I’ve always wanted to try pita/ get into more Mediterranean food. Looks great.
Samantha says
Love this!