Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Pita Folds

Health score
11%
Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Pita Folds
370 min.
4
324kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean? Our Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Pita Folds are not only a feast for the senses but also a convenient and healthy option for busy weeknights. Imagine tender, flavorful chicken infused with aromatic spices, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker while you go about your day. This dish is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, featuring juicy chicken thighs seasoned with lemon-pepper, oregano, and allspice, served in warm, fluffy pita bread.

What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility. You can easily customize your pita folds with fresh toppings like crisp cucumber and ripe Roma tomatoes, adding a refreshing crunch that complements the savory chicken. Plus, the creamy Yoplait® 99% Fat Free plain yogurt adds a luscious finish, making each bite a delightful experience.

With a total cooking time of just over six hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you enjoy your day. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish serves four and is packed with flavor without the guilt, boasting only 324 calories per serving. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with these delicious Greek-inspired pita folds!

Ingredients

  • medium onion halved sliced
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
  •  wholewheat pita breads 
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain fat free 99% yoplait® (from 2-lb container)
  •  plum tomatoes sliced (Roma)

Equipment

  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix onion, garlic, lemon-pepper seasoning, oregano and allspice.
  2. Add chicken; coat with seasoning mixture.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  4. About 10 minutes before serving, heat pita bread folds as directed on package. Meanwhile, remove chicken from cooker; place on plate. Stir yogurt into onion mixture. Shred chicken by pulling apart with 2 forks. Spoon chicken onto warm pita breads. Spoon onion mixture, using slotted spoon, onto chicken. Top with tomato and cucumber. Fold pita breads in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein36.9%
Fat15.58%
Carbs47.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61
Glycemic Load
29.96
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.270434877147%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:323.88kcal
16.19%
Fat:5.5g
8.46%
Saturated Fat:1.33g
8.32%
Carbohydrates:37.71g
12.57%
Net Carbohydrates:35.48g
12.9%
Sugar:3.95g
4.39%
Cholesterol:108.34mg
36.11%
Sodium:426.98mg
18.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.29g
58.57%
Vitamin B3:7.72mg
38.62%
Selenium:27.03µg
38.61%
Phosphorus:328.99mg
32.9%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
29.98%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.33%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.04%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.17%
Vitamin B5:1.84mg
18.44%
Zinc:2.59mg
17.27%
Vitamin B12:0.91µg
15.21%
Potassium:517.43mg
14.78%
Calcium:136.68mg
13.67%
Magnesium:53.23mg
13.31%
Iron:2mg
11.14%
Copper:0.2mg
9.83%
Fiber:2.22g
8.9%
Folate:29.99µg
7.5%
Vitamin K:7.48µg
7.12%
Vitamin C:4.72mg
5.72%
Vitamin A:168.12IU
3.36%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.32%