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Keeping dinner fun with these quick and easy Rosemary Chicken and Avocado Bacon Pitas with Honey Feta Sauce. Flavorful rosemary lemon chicken stuffed inside fresh pitas with all the “extras”….delicious salty creamy feta sauce, chunks of avocado, and crispy bacon. This loaded pita is SO GOOD and makes for a fun, delicious, and different weeknight dinner. Serve each pita with homemade fries for a meal that everyone will truly love. Perfect for the warmer months ahead.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Shallot
- Garlic
- Fresh rosemary
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Lemon wedges
- Avocado
- Thick cut bacon
- Fresh naan
- Lettuce and tomatoes
- Feta cheese
- Lemon
- Honey
- Red pepper flakes
- Dill, basil, parsley
I’m not sure if you guys remember me saying this. But I actually avoid sharing sandwich recipes – for the sole reason that I hate photographing them.
I think more than anything, it’s a fear I’ve put into my head. I convinced myself that I can’t take a delicious-looking photo of a sandwich. But recently I’ve been pushing past my fears and embracing fun sandwiches like these pitas.
Why? Well, for two reasons. First and foremost, I get bored really, really quickly. And when it comes to recipes, if things are feeling boring, I have to switch them up. So, these sandwiches are a switch-up. Especially seeing as I have only a small handful of sandwiches in our recipe archives.
Second, I realized that my mind is what’s been holding me back from all the delicious sandwiches out there. And let’s be real, there are some truly DELICIOUS sandwiches to be made. So here we are…stuffed pitas, a new favorite!
The idea…
These sandwiches started out totally different. As I was making them I just kept changing things here and there based on what was sounding best in my mind. Clearly, my brain works in odd ways.
So at first, these started out a little more…Plain Jane I would say. But then things like avocado and bacon were added. I ended up finishing with this fun, quick, and easy pita combo.
And it’s just about perfect. Simple ingredients, GOOD flavors, and just the right amount of textures with double the amounts of sauce.
And while I did actually struggle with the photos a bit, I figured them out and ended up loving every last detail of these quick chicken pitas.
Here’s the quick and simple process…
Start with the chicken. It’s tossed up with a mix of fresh rosemary, paprika, chili powder, and lemon. Not a lot of ingredients, but when using a potent herb like rosemary, I don’t like to use competing flavors. So although it may seem simple, trust me, the flavor is all there.
I like to roast the chicken, but you could easily grill and shred it too – especially if the weather is nice. That would be delicious!
While the chicken is cooking, I like to make the creamy feta sauce. And you guys…this sauce is the secret extra special touch to these pitas. It’s just feta cheese whipped together with lemon and honey until it gets nice and creamy. I LOVE the salty feta with the sweet honey, it has to be one of my favorite flavor combinations.
I spoon the feta sauce into a bowl, then top with a lite drizzle of olive oil (or you could do more honey too). Then add fresh tender herbs like dill and basil, and chili flakes to offset that sweetness.
SO DELICIOUS. Sorry for the caps, but I’m kind of into showing my excitement for these today!
Finish them up…
So the rest is really just stuffing each pita with all the ingredients. I start with the feta, then add shredded romaine, avocado, bacon, and tomato. Add the chicken, then more lettuce, avocado, and bacon. Finish with even more of that feta sauce and lots of fresh herbs. I’m obsessed with herbs as we are entering into herb season. They always add such a delicious and fresh finish to recipes!
Part of the reason I made these is because my brother Creighton is currently here in Colorado. Stuffed pitas are his favorite, so I knew he’d be excited over these. And trust me, he was! So much so that I think I’m going to do some lamb stuffed pitas today. Creighton keeps telling me that I really need to start cooking with lamb.
But for now, we’ve got these delicious chicken pitas. Herby rosemary chicken, salty-sweet feta, and crispy bacon…one of the best combinations of flavor. Beyond good and great for the warmer months ahead, since this is basically just a yummy chicken salad stuffed pita!!
Looking for other fun spring and summer sandwiches, try these:
Antipasto Mozzarella Sandwich with Lemony Basil Pesto
Artichoke and Broccoli Pesto Brie Panini with Thyme Honey
Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese
Lastly, if you make these Rosemary Chicken and Avocado Bacon Pitas with Honey Feta Sauce be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Rosemary Chicken and Avocado Bacon Pitas with Honey Feta Sauce
Servings: 4 pitas
Calories Per Serving: 908 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless, chicken breasts (or thighs) cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely, chopped or grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 lemon wedges (quartered), plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 slices cooked thick cut bacon, crumbled
- 4 fresh naan or pitas, warmed
- lettuce and tomatoes, for serving
Honey'd Feta Sauce
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tender herbs, such as dill, basil, or parsley
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. 2. On a baking sheet, toss together the chicken, olive oil, shallot, garlic, rosemary, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the lemon wedges. Bake 15 minutes, toss and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the chicken chars on the edge. *Watch closely!3. Meanwhile, make the feta sauce. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste with chili flakes, then top with mixed herbs and a drizzle of oil. 4. To assemble, stuff/spread each pita with feta, then add lettuce and tomatoes. Add the chicken, avocado, and bacon. Drizzle over more feta and additional herbs.
This post was originally published on May 5, 2021
Yum! These chicken pitas hit the spot. Love the addition of bacon and avocado. And- I looked up your pita recipe and made those as well. You’re right- I never want to buy store bought again. ?
Hey Maggie,
So so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! xxTieghan
A recipe with this many mouthwatering ingredients should be illegal. Thank you for creating such a beautiful masterpiece, great job with the pictures too! I can’t wait to replicate it on my own.
Thank you so much Ben! Please let me know if you give the recipe a try:) xTieghan
Just tried this! Tasted soo good – I will definately try making the chicken with this seasoning on skewers for grilling. Amazing recipe as always 🙂
Hey Agusta,
So so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! xxTieghan
We made this last night! My husband and I had it as a salad with a few extra veggies thrown in and the boys had it in a pita. Gobbled up by all. Thanks Tieghan! The sauce was ?!
Hey Erin,
Fantastic! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Absolutely delicious and easy! I loved the feta sauce. I think next time I might even turns these in to a bowl and serve them over rice.
Hey Emily,
Fantastic! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made these for dinner last night. Super tasty!
The bacon and the feta sauce are that something extra that takes it up a whole ‘nother level. ?
Hey Allyson,
Fantastic! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This recipe is so good! The feta sauce is amazing!
Hey Heather,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xxTieghan
I made this tonight it was wonderful. I made mine as a sandwich and it turned out perfectly. I served it with sweet potato fries. I think this would be a perfect picnic sandwich.
Hey there,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xxTieghan
These look soooooo good! Do you think you could cook the chicken on the stove instead of in the oven?
Hey Danielle,
Sure, that will work just fine! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
OMG it seems so delicious !!
Miki x
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Thanks so much!
I made this dish today and that was so good!!! Thank you from Paris!!!
Hey Fouzia,
Happy Monday! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Am I missing something? The feta sauce did not het creamy and runny for me…
Hey Kat,
Sorry to hear this, what kind of feta did you use? If you used crumbled feta you need to add a liquid like water or olive oil, I find block feta in brine works best here! xTieghan
Definitely delicious! I cooked the chicken and bacon a day early so made the feta spread while warming them up. Super easy and my friends loved it too!
Hey Aimee,
I am so so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
Another winner, Tieghan! Thank you! The only thing I tweaked was the bacon. One can never have too much bacon, so I greatly increased that with zero complaints from my audience ?. Maybe next time I’ll add some green onions for some crunch, but this was divine! ❤️
Hey Autumn,
I am so so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
We made these last night for dinner and everyone approved! However when I printed the recipe yesterday morning, there was no place in the instructions for the rosemary (which appears now) or the first lemon juice. We just mixed in with the chicken.
My problem with this was the feta sauce. I used a food processor and it was not sauce. It was powdered feta. Any suggestions on how to get this creamy? I added in olive oil until it came together vs pouring on top. What can I do next time?
Hey Jen,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! I originally forgot the rosemary in the recipe, but it has been fixed now. As for the feta, did you use block feta? I find this gets much more creamy than crumbled feta. I hope this helps for next time! xTieghan
Sorry to jump in here but I used to have this problem with whipped feta or feta sauces until I discovered Macedonian feta! It’s sooo creamy and blends into anything. You can also add greek yogurt or sour cream to get a better consistency 🙂
These look so yum! I can’t wait to try!
Thanks!! I hope you love the recipe!