Description
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Fresh Herb Ranch Slaw is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, warm pita, and a refreshing slaw, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish bursts with flavor and color, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience. Enjoy the ease of preparation while savoring a satisfying culinary adventure that can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- ? cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh herbs (parsley and dill), chopped
- 4 pita breads
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Place seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While chicken cooks, combine ranch dressing with chopped herbs in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix cabbage and carrots before adding the dressing; toss well.
- About five minutes before the chicken is done, wrap the pita bread in foil and warm in the oven.
- Slice the chicken into strips, fill each pita with chicken and herb slaw, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg