Easy Caesar Pitta (10 Minute Lunch)
This easy Caesar Pitta is a 10 minute lunch hero! Creamy Caesar dressing coats chicken, cucumber, and tomatoes, all stuffed into a warm pita. Perfect for using leftovers and meal prep.
Ingredients
For Dressing:
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ small garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp mustard powder
- 1 anchovy fillet minced (or ½ tsp paste)
- ½ tbsp grated Parmesan
- Black pepper
- 2-3 tbsp water
For Filling:
- 3 oz 80g cooked chicken, shredded
- ¼ cucumber diced
- 3 cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 romaine leaves shredded
To Serve:
- 1 pita bread
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients (lemon juice through pepper) with 2-3 tbsp water until smooth.
- Add chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce to dressing. Toss to coat.
- Toast pita bread until warm and slightly crisp.
- Slice open pita and stuff with chicken Caesar mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Anchovy: Essential for authentic flavor; substitute with a dash of Worcestershire sauce if needed.
- Leftovers: Excellent with leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey.
- Meal Prep: Mix dressing and chop veggies ahead; assemble just before eating.