5 Ingredient chicken pitas

With only 5 ingredients you'll love these easy to make chicken pitas!

5 from 3 votes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: 4

1 package Shawarma Marinated Chicken (from Trader Joe’s), sliced - or you could use rotisserie chicken or marinate chicken with EVOO and shawarma spices. You want enough chicken for 4 servings.
1 cup Tzatziki Sauce (also from Trader Joe’s) (also from Trader Joe’s) - or you could make homemade tzatziki sauce.
4 large pitas
2 medium-large tomatoes I like vine tomatoes or roma tomatoes, diced into little pieces
1 medium-large English cucumber (seedless) cut into small 1/2 moons

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. I read a tip to cook the chicken in a loaf pan, so that's what I did and it worked wonderfully. You don’t need any additional oil as the chicken is already seasoned and contains some oil from the marinade. I just sprayed the loaf pan with a little bit of cooking spray.
Cook the chicken according to the package instructions, typically 20 min at 400 degrees, until it’s fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The outside should be nicely browned and a bit crispy.

While the chicken is cooking, chop your tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. For a more refined touch, you can also dice them into smaller pieces, depending on your preference.
To make your pita bread warm and pliable, you can quickly heat it in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes per side. Alternatively, you can microwave it for 10-15 seconds or toast it in the toaster oven for a minute or two. Warming the pita makes it easier to fold and stuff.

Slice the cooked chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce inside each pita. Layer in the chicken, followed by the chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. If you have any extra tzatziki, you can drizzle a bit more on top for added flavor.