Description
Discover how to make delicious and healthy Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Fresh Herb Ranch Slaw, a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekends. This recipe combines crispy baked chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy herb ranch slaw inside warm pita bread for a satisfying and nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Herb Ranch Slaw:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green and purple)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over chicken breasts.
- Arrange chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken bakes, prepare the Herb Ranch Slaw: combine shredded cabbage, carrots, chopped herbs, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Once chicken is cooked and cooled slightly, slice into strips. Warm pita breads in the oven or on a skillet.
- Assemble pitas by stuffing them with sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a generous spoonful of the herb ranch slaw.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced cucumbers or pickles inside the pitas.
- You can prepare the chicken and slaw in advance; assemble just before serving to keep pitas fresh.
- Use fresh herbs for the herb ranch slaw for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Assembling
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with filling
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg