Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch, a perfect weeknight meal that brings together juicy, spice-roasted chicken, a creamy herby slaw, and buttery avocado—all encased in warm pitas. This dish not only delivers on taste but also ensures minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan cooking method. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a quick yet satisfying meal the entire family will love. Customize your pitas with extra toppings to suit your taste and make weeknight dinners exciting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, sliced
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- ½ small head green cabbage, shredded
- 2–3 pitas
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, combine chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and olive oil. Add lemon slices and mix.
- Spread chicken mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes; toss gently and continue roasting for an additional 4–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt (or non-dairy alternative), chopped herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Fold in shredded cabbage and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Warm the pitas until soft. Fill each pita with slaw, roasted chicken pieces, and cubed avocado. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita filled with chicken and slaw (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg