Chicken Spinach Pita Pizza

This lightened up chicken spinach pita pizza makes a delicious meal that can be prepared in less than 20 minutes. Let everyone build their own pita bread pizza for a quick and easy meal for the whole family!

This delicious chicken and spinach pita pizza is a great healthier alternative to your traditional pizza and it’s so convenient and easy to make! Plus, it’s always a winner with both the kids and adults. Gotta love those meals that the whole family loves!

This healthy homemade pizza has a thin crispy pita bread crust, some protein to add to the fullness factor, and of course, some veggies for extra bulk and fibre to make the pizza even more satisfying.

Additionally, strategically placing ricotta cheese over each slice of pizza is our little secret for adding some creamy decadence without having to douse the pizza in loads of greasy cheese, which makes it a lighter option.

This is basically the no-excuses pizza because you can make it in just as much time, if not less, than it takes to call the pizza delivery guy!

If you’re a pizza lover, be sure to try my Mini Greek Pita Pizzas and Pesto Chicken Pizza too!

Why We Love this Pita Pizza Recipe

• Healthier: One of these pita bread pizzas is under 400 calories, so it can serve as a great lighter portion-controlled option. Each pizza is high in protein and fibre, and of course, due to the thinner crust, lower in carbs than your traditional pizza.
• Quick and easy: These pizzas are so quick to prep and cook. Because pitas form the base, you don’t have to worry about preparing any dough. Just add the toppings and bake!
• Perfect meal for one or two: This recipe is for four pizzas, but you can easily make one up just for yourself or the kids if you need something fast and easy to serve. It’s always one of our favourite go-to recipes when we need a quick meal but don’t feel like cooking!
• Kid-friendly: Kiddos and adults love these pizzas. They taste like a real treat, but are a nutritious option at the same time!

Chicken Spinach Pizza Ingredient Notes

• Pita bread: I prefer to use whole grain pita for a little extra fibre and nutrients, but you can use white if you prefer. You can also sub in Naan bread or sandwich thins if that’s what you have on hand.
• Oil: A little oil on each pita helps them crisp up nicely. I typically use extra virgin olive oil, but you can sub in another oil if preferred.
• Marinara sauce: Use your favourite store-bought brand or sub in homemade for that tasty rich tomatoey flavour. Try this Low Sodium Pizza Sauce Recipe!
• Spinach: A great way to add some extra dark green leafy vegetables into your day. I recommend using baby spinach since it’s nice and tender and easy to eat. Its mild flavour works great with the other toppings, while also packing in some extra nutrients!
• Cheese: We use a mix of ricotta and mozzarella on these pizzas. The ricotta is light and creamy and the mozzarella gives you those fun cheese pulls!  I typically use a light ricotta and part-skim mozzarella, but you can use full-fat if desired.
• Chicken: Use cooked diced chicken breast for the protein on these healthy pizzas. You can cook the chicken yourself or use pre-cooked chicken.
• Balsamic vinegar: I like to toss the chicken in a little balsamic to help balance out the creaminess of the ricotta. It’s optional but highly recommended to kick the flavour up a notch!

Step by Step Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pitas on a couple of baking sheets and drizzle olive oil over pitas. Brush oil evenly over the surface.
• Top the pitas with marinara sauce and spread over the surface, leaving about half an inch around the edges.

• Evenly distribute spinach and dollops of ricotta cheese on top of the marinara sauce.

• Drizzle balsamic vinegar over chopped chicken breast and toss to coat. Distribute the chicken evenly over the pitas.
• Top with mozzarella cheese.

• Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly browned and crispy.

Recipe Tips for Healthy Chicken Pizza

• For the pitas, you can use ones with a pocket or pocketless. I’ve tried it on both varieties and the pizza turns out equally delicious each time. If you want it to resemble traditional pizza crust, I would go for the pocketless Greek-style pitas since the “crust” will be slightly thicker.
• If you want to use a substitute for the pitas, you could also try Naan Bread, thin buns or sandwich thins to make individual pizzas. These toppings would also work well on homemade or store-bought pizza dough, however it would probably require more baking time.
• For a really fast meal, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken rather than cooking up the chicken breasts yourself.
• I find the ricotta cheese tastes best when placed as dollops distributed evenly over the top of the pizza rather than spread thinly over the pizza.
• You can bake these pizzas in the oven or toaster oven. Adjust the cooking time depending on how crispy you like the crust.

Recipe FAQs

How to store

If you have left over pizzas (lucky you!), let them cool before storing covered on a plate or in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze pita bread pizza?

Yes, you can freeze cooked pita pizzas. Let them cool and then wrap well in foil and place in a freezer bag. They will freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw the in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How do you reheat pita pizzas?

Preheat your oven to 350 F and place the pizzas on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. For extra crispy pizzas, preheat the baking tray in the oven before adding the pitas to it.

Can you make these pizzas on the grill?

Yes, these come out so good on the grill! Oil the pitas and then place them on a medium high grill for 30 seconds to a minute, until coloured.

Add the toppings on the grilled side, then place them back on the grill with the lid closed, for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Recipe variations for healthy homemade pizza

This pizza is pretty delicious as it is, but you can easily adapt it according to your own tastes.

• Veggies: Add peppers, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms or broccoli
• Protein: Use ground chicken, sliced sausage, or meatballs instead of the chicken breast
• Herbs and spices: Top with fresh basil or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a kick
• To make vegetarian: Leave off the chicken
• To make gluten-free: Use gluten-free naan bread

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• Chicken Shawarma Wrap
• Strawberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken
• Chicken Parmesan Burgers
• BBQ Chicken Tostadas
• Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
• Pesto Chicken Burgers

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Chicken Spinach Pita Pizza

By: Elysia

Servings 4 pizzas

This lightened up Chicken Spinach Pizza Pita Pizza is packed full of fibre and protein and is much more filling that your typical pizza. Let everyone choose their own toppings for a quick and healthy meal for the whole family!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 4 whole wheat pitas
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• 1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pitas on a couple of baking sheets and drizzle olive oil over pitas. Brush oil evenly over the surface.
• Top the pitas with marinara sauce and spread over the surface, leaving about half an inch around the edges.
• Evenly distribute spinach and dollops of ricotta cheese on top of the marinara sauce.
• Drizzle balsamic vinegar over chopped chicken breast and toss to coat. Distribute the chicken evenly over the pitas.
• Top each pizza with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly browned and crispy. Enjoy!

Notes

• For the pitas, you can use ones with a pocket or pocketless. I've tried it on both varieties and the pizza turns out equally delicious each time. If you want it to resemble traditional pizza crust, I would go for the pocketless Greek-style pitas since the "crust" will be slightly thicker. 
• If you want to use a substitute for the pitas, you could also try Naan Bread, thin buns or sandwich thins to make individual pizzas. These toppings would also work well on homemade or store-bought pizza dough, however it would probably require more baking time.
• For a really fast meal, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken rather than cooking up the chicken breasts yourself.
• I find the ricotta cheese tastes best when placed as dollops distributed evenly over the top of the pizza rather than spread thinly over the pizza
• You can bake these pita bread pizzas in the oven or toaster oven. Adjust the cooking time depending on how crispy you like the crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 33gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 773IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 3mg

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This recipe was originally posted May 2015 and was updated August 2021 to include better tips and photos.

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