Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Pita Pocket
A creamy, protein-packed chicken salad tucked into a whole-wheat pita pocket. Perfect for a quick, mess-free school lunch that keeps energy steady all afternoon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store the chicken salad mixture separately in a container and stuff the pita right before eating to keep the bread perfectly fresh.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the plain Greek yogurt
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Combine the plain Greek yogurt
In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir with a spoon until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Add the cooked shredded chicken breast and…
Add the cooked shredded chicken breast and diced celery to the bowl. Fold together until the chicken and celery are evenly coated with the yogurt dressing.
Look for: the chicken and celery are evenly coated with the yogurt dressing
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Cut the whole-wheat pita in half to…
Cut the whole-wheat pita in half to create two open pockets.
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Gently spoon half of the chicken salad…
Gently spoon half of the chicken salad mixture into each pita pocket, filling them evenly.
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If packing for work
If packing for work, wrap each pita pocket tightly in foil or parchment paper and store in an insulated lunch box with an ice pack for up to 6 hours.
Allow: 6 hours
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