Description
Quick and healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Pita Pizzas featuring whole wheat pitas topped with tender seasoned chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables, and optional feta cheese. A perfect balanced meal that is easy to prepare and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pita and Chicken
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 1 1/2 cups skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Yogurt Topping
- 8 oz non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Vegetable Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion slices
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pita pizzas uniformly.
- Brush Pitas: Lightly brush both sides of each whole wheat pita with olive oil, which helps crisp up the bread and adds flavor during baking.
- Add Chicken: Divide the sliced skinless chicken breast evenly and arrange the pieces over each pita for a protein-packed base.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the chicken to infuse the meat with robust Mediterranean spices.
- Spread Yogurt: Spread about 1/4 cup of the non-fat Greek yogurt evenly over each pita; this creamy layer balances the spices and helps keep the chicken moist.
- Bake Pizzas: Place the pitas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the pitas turn golden and slightly crispy.
- Add Fresh Toppings: After baking, remove the pitas from the oven and top each with chopped cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, red onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese if using, providing fresh, cool contrast to the warm pizza.
Notes
- To ensure chicken cooks evenly, slice it thinly and in uniform pieces.
- Non-fat Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess without excess fat.
- Feta cheese is optional but adds authentic Greek flavor.
- For added zest, drizzle a little extra lemon juice over the fresh toppings before serving.
- Whole wheat pitas can be substituted with regular pitas if preferred.
- Keep an eye on pitas while baking to prevent burning as ovens can vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek yogurt pita pizza, healthy chicken pizza, Mediterranean chicken pita, quick Greek pizza recipe, low-fat chicken pita
