Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet pan chicken pitas are a simple and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. This recipe combines juicy chicken and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in warm pita bread. It is perfect for a family dinner or a quick meal after a busy day. The herby ranch dressing adds a delicious flavor that makes every bite comforting.

This recipe is good because it is easy to make and does not take much time. You only need a few simple ingredients that you may already have at home. The sheet pan method means less cleanup, and everything cooks together for a tasty meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 whole wheat pitas
• 1 cup mixed lettuce
• ½ cup herby ranch dressing

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. On a large sheet pan, place the chicken strips, bell pepper, and onion.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
5. Toss everything together until well coated.
6. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. While the chicken is cooking, warm the pitas in another oven for 5 minutes.
8. Once the chicken is ready, let it cool slightly.
9. Fill each pita with chicken, bell pepper, onion, lettuce, and drizzling ranch dressing.

How to serve this recipe

You can serve these pitas warm with a side of crispy chips or a fresh salad. They are great for lunch or dinner and are fun for everyone to assemble their own.

How to store this recipe

After the meal, let the leftovers cool down. Place any leftover chicken and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge. They can stay fresh for up to three days. To reheat, simply warm them in the microwave or oven. You can also freeze the chicken and veggies for up to three months. Just thaw them in the fridge before reheating.

Variations

No variations for this recipe.

FAQs

1. Can I use other meats?
2. Yes, you can use turkey or even shrimp if you prefer.
3. What if I don’t like ranch dressing?
4. You can use any dressing you like, such as Greek yogurt or hummus.
5. Can I add more vegetables?
6. Yes, you can add any veggies you enjoy, like zucchini or carrots.

Conclusion

Give this easy and tasty recipe a try! It is a simple way to make a fun meal that everyone will love. Enjoy your cooking!

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas

A simple and tasty meal combining juicy chicken and fresh vegetables wrapped in warm pita bread, enhanced by herby ranch dressing.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips Use boneless chicken for best results.
• 1 whole bell pepper, sliced Any color bell pepper can be used.
• 1 whole red onion, sliced Can substitute with yellow or white onion.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is preferred.
• to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to preference.
• 4 whole whole wheat pitas Substitute with regular pitas if preferred.
• 1 cup mixed lettuce Any salad mix can be used.
• ½ cup herby ranch dressing Feel free to use your preferred dressing.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. On a large sheet pan, place the chicken strips, bell pepper, and onion.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
5. Toss everything together until well coated.

Cooking

1. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
2. While the chicken is cooking, warm the pitas in another oven for 5 minutes.
3. Once the chicken is ready, let it cool slightly.

Assembly

1. Fill each pita with chicken, bell pepper, onion, lettuce, and drizzling ranch dressing.

Notes

Serve warm with a side of crispy chips or a fresh salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.