Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas are a quick and healthy meal made with juicy spiced chicken, creamy fresh herb ranch slaw, and warm whole wheat pitas. Perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep, this flavorful dish comes together on one pan with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Fresh Herb Ranch Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Whole wheat pitas
- Optional: sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken evenly on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until cooked through and slightly golden.
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, parsley, cilantro, and dill.
- In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well.
- Warm pitas in the oven for 1–2 minutes.
- Fill each pita with chicken and top with slaw and optional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Swap chicken breasts for thighs for extra juiciness.
Use pre-shredded cabbage to save time.
Make the slaw ahead for deeper flavor.
Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Store chicken and slaw separately to keep textures fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan / Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
