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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.
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.
I have made this twice now and both times it disappeared. So delicious. As other reviewers say, I did add Greek yogurt to sauce for creaminess. No changes other than that. Yum.
Hey there,
I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
HI! How did you get your feta sauce to be so creamy and pourable? I added a little more lemon juice than whats in the recipe and it still is so thick. Any tips? Thanks!
This recipe was so good, healthy, and easy! I added some plain greek yogurt to the feta sauce because mine wouldn’t cream up well. Then I made the leftovers into a salad which was awesome! Would definitely make this again.
This dish was so delicious and simple! I’ve sent it to all of my friends so they can also enjoy it.
Hey Gaby,
Wonderful! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you so much for giving the recipe a try!! xTieghan
Made this for dinner tonight. This post had me inspired to even make my own pitas. While it was a bit of extra work, I’ll be making this again. It was a hit! So flavorful!
Hey Katherine,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! ☀️xTieghan
Yum! Made this for dinner tonight. Another hit from HBH. Definitely a make again.
Hey Gretchen,
Awesome! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
Yum!! I’m on a low carb diet so I made this dish as a salad and just tossed the veggies in olive oil, lemon and salt. The generous portion of rosemary really made the chicken so delicious. Bacon, avocado, feta… yum!! Thanks for making my diet a little easier
Hey Hannah,
Awesome!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thank you so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Instead of pita, we throw this over some lettuce as a salad!! It’s been a go-to on hot summer nights. Love that it was easily adaptable to fit our craving for a big, fresh salad!
Hey Sam,
Happy Wednesday! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
My boyfriend and I loved this for dinner tonight! Super simple and a nice light summer time meal. The feta is awesome cause it’s spreadable and better then crumbling feta onto it. I will probably use it for some sandwiches!
Hey Alayna,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
So tasty! I served it with Garlic Naan bread. Definitely a keeper!
Hey Isabel,
Happy Wednesday! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! xTieghan
This was absolutely delicious and came together so quickly. We had it on naan and it was perfect! The only change I made was adding a dollop of Greek yogurt to the feta sauce. I just couldn’t get it sauce-like with just the lemon juice and honey. I agree that the sauce is what makes it special. Thank you!
Hey Jennifer,
Fantastic!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
Very quick and tasty recipe. I highly suggest the homemade pitas! The lemon baked with the chicken creates a mellow citrusy sauce that is just so good. Definitely stir up the chicken to capture all of those delicious juices before removing from the pan. I didn’t have cooked bacon on hand so I baked mine with the chicken and it came out great and couldn’t have been easier. I did cut my chicken a little too small for the time listed so it dried out a bit so I recommend moshing better attention to the timing for your pieces. I also only had about 2 oz of feta so subbed in goat cheese for the remainder and the sauce was still excellent. Thank you!
Hey Kelly,
Happy Friday! I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! xxTieghan
Absolutely delicious! This was a huge hit in my house and will definitely be in my regular rotation. Thank you for another amazing recipe Tieghan! You are very talented and I so enjoy cooking your beautiful meals!
Hey Megan,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
This is one of the best recipes I’ve ever made. Loved it! Will do this again and again.
Hey Reba,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This recipe was OUTSTANDING. Before I even put the chicken in the oven, it smelled AMAZING with the fresh rosemary, shallots, garlic, and lemon all together on the pan – I knew right then it was going to be a winner. Everything turned out delicious and flavorful. The sauce was the real MVP, though. It was unlike anything I’d had, and so, so delicious. The combination of the feta, honey, and fresh herbs was everything. I love every HBH recipe, but this may have been my favorite yet! Can’t wait to have the leftovers for lunch!
Hey Tara,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan