Serve this middle eastern inspired recipe for Crock-Pot Chicken Shawarma inside pita bread for a delicious and easy dinner or lunch!
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
My good friend gave me a packet of Shawarma Spices. This is a mixture of: allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, clove, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, mahleb, and mastic. It comes in a packet and can be found in ethnic specialty stores.
You can also order it on Amazon: Shawarma Spice Blend
This is an easy recipe to make ahead of time. You can freeze it in a zipper freezer bag. Thaw before cooking. Stuff a pita pocket with the Chicken Shawarma and add in some sour cream, chopped cucumbers and tomatoes. It makes a great leftover lunch!
The chicken meat in this recipe is both Keto diet friendly AND Weight Watchers friendly. Of course, a pita bread is going to have carbs for those of you on Keto. And if you are on Weight Watchers you will have to count the points for the pita bread separate. There are so many options out there for low carb or low point wraps. but if you are in a pinch try using the chicken meat as a topping on a salad or use lettuce leaves to make a lettuce wrap. The chicken has so much flavor you may not miss the bread! 😉
Equipment Needed For Crock-Pot Chicken Shawarma Recipe:
- 5 Quart, 5.5 Quart, 6 Quart, 6.5 Quart Or 7 Quart Slow Cooker
- Gallon Sized Zippered Food Storage Bag
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoons
Common Questions:
Can I Use Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Instead Of Breasts?
Feel free to use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of the boneless skinless chicken breasts called for the in the recipe. Chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts or you just may prefer dark meat over white meat chicken. Just keep in mind the nutritional information will be different with chicken thighs having more calories and fat per serving.
Is It Okay To Use Fat Free Yogurt In This Chicken Shawarma Recipe?
Absolutely! Because I am doing the Weight Watchers program myself I used fat-free Greek yogurt because it is zero points. So feel free to use the fat-free plain yogurt in this recipe!
Do You Have Any Suggestions For Gluten-Free Pita Bread?
While I am not personally on a gluten-free diet I know many of our readers are for various health reasons. That being said I have heard good things about the Bfree Gluten Free Pita Bread. On their website they have a store locator so you can see if there is a store near you that sells them. You can also try baking your own Homemade Gluten Free Pita Bread. And lastly if that is not an option go ahead and use your favorite gluten-free wrap or tortilla which I have found to be easier to find in most major grocery stores.
What Is A Good Pita Bread Or Wrap To Use If You Are On Weight Watchers?
My favorite Weight Watchers friendly pita bread is made by Joseph’s. They have several varieties that come in at just 1 point per pita bread. I can find them at my local grocery stores (yes, even in a smallish town in Wyoming!) but I have also been known to buy them on Amazon.
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- Crock-Pot Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken
- Slow Cooker Country Stuffed Green Peppers
- Crock-Pot Easy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Blue WW Plan – 1 Points
- Green WW Plan – 4 Points
- Purple WW Plan – 1 Points
Recipe Collections:
Crock-Pot Chicken Recipes | Slow Cooker Entree Recipes |
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Freezer Meal Instructions: To Cook Freezer Meal:
Rating
Servings
6People
Prep Time
15Minutes
Cook Time
4 - 6Hours On LOW
Rating
Servings
6People
Prep Time
15Minutes
Cook Time
4 - 6Hours On LOW
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
~Tess
Looks delicious! What about adding tahini, fresh garlic, and dill – do you think it would go well with the dressing? Thanks for sharing.
I think that would be lovely.
This looks like a great recipe. I am going to have to give this one a try,
Thanks, Rohtak! Come back and let us know how you liked it! Enjoy!