Spinach Chickpea and Chicken Pitas: Easy, Healthy Homemade Delight
A healthy and easy-to-make meal featuring protein-rich chickpeas and chicken, packed with nutrients from fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chickpeas, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed chickpeas, shredded chicken, and fresh spinach.
- Warm pita breads in the skillet for about 1 minute on each side.
- Stuff pita breads with the chickpea and chicken mixture.
Notes
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Use whole grain pita for added fiber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Spinach, Chickpea, Chicken, Pitas, Healthy, Recipe