Greek Pita Sandwiches - Crock Pot

I'm not sure how I forgot to post this one. We had this with friends and everyone enjoyed it. Our pitas did not cut in half, but we rolled 'em like a taco and that worked.

Also, over the Christmas holiday I had the pleasure of meeting my mother-in-law's neighbor who is Greek. I learned from her that often pitas in the States are more Arabic in style. So she showed us how to make them more soft and Greek-like.

To soften up and improve the taste of pitas, spritz both sides with water and put 'em back in the bag. As you are ready to cook, put a little bit of olive oil in a pan and then gently cook both sides. The pitas come out warm and soft.

Greek Pita Sandwiches

2 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
1 medium sweet onion
½ tsp minced garlic
1.5 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp allspice
½ c. sour cream**
Pita bread, cut in half

Toppings: (all are optional)

Roma Tomatoes
Cucumber slices
Green Olives
Feta Cheese
Salad Greens

Place chicken in greased 2.5 – 3.5 quart slow cooker. Lay onion over chicken and sprinkle with seasonings. Cover and cook on low heat 6 – 8 hours. Break chicken apart with two forks and stir in sour cream. Spoon into warm pita bread halves. Add toppings. Makes 6 – 8 servings.

* I would estimate 1/person, and then add another one just for safety. If you are going over four, increase the seasonings to match the increase.

** Originally this recipe called for plain yogurt. However, in talking with my mother-in-law's neighbor, sour cream is more true to Greek yogurt than our yogurt. I forgot her comment about the authenticity of Greek yogurt from the store, but I can tell you it's quite expensive, so sour cream is probably a happy medium.