Chicken Parmesan Toasted Pita Pockets Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Chicken Parmesan Toasted Pita Pockets Recipe combines the classic flavors of chicken parmesan with the convenience of pita pockets. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Using tender chicken, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, these pita pockets are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Pita Pockets

These toasted pita pockets are filled with breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 whole wheat pita pockets
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets.
Bread the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
Bake the Chicken: Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Assemble the Pita Pockets: Remove the chicken from the oven and slice it into strips. Open each pita pocket and fill with marinara sauce, chicken strips, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Toast the Pita Pockets: Place the filled pita pockets back on the baking sheet and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve warm.