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Chicken and Hummus Pita Pockets

PostpartumMediterranean-inspiredEasyServes 210 min

Whole wheat pita halves stuffed with shredded chicken and hummus.

This meal is designed for the reality of early motherhood: it's a completely one-handed, assemble-only lunch that packs a serious nutritional punch. The shredded chicken and hummus offer a heavy dose of protein, which is essential for ongoing tissue repair and sustaining breast milk production. Whole wheat pitas provide the complex carbohydrates needed for steady energy through sleepless nights and round-the-clock feedings.

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One serving≈570 kcal · 47 g protein

Calories570 kcal

Protein47 g

Carbs51 g · 4.2g sugar

Fat21 g · 5.3g sat

Fiber10 g

Sodium1,106 mg

Folate131 mcg DFE

Iron4.6 mg

Calcium162 mg

Choline134 mg

Iodine40 mcg

Vitamin D13 IU

Vitamin B120.7 mcg

DHA + EPA20 mg

Zinc4 mg

from its ingredients

Ingredients

2 whole wheat pitas, halved
10 oz chicken breast, cooked and shredded (or use rotisserie chicken)
½ cup hummus
1 cup spinach
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, diced
1 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
2Carefully open the whole wheat pita halves to create pockets.
3Spread a generous tablespoon of hummus inside each pita pocket.
4Stuff each pocket with a handful of spinach, followed by the chicken and vegetable mixture.
5Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper for an easy, one-handed meal later.

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