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Colorful plate featuring warm pita bread filled with crispy sheet pan chicken, vibrant green herb ranch slaw, and fresh herbs on top, styled for a rustic meal

Fresh Herb Ranch Chicken Pitas for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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Juicy sheet pan chicken combined with a refreshing herb ranch slaw served in warm pita pockets makes for an effortless and delicious meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita bread pockets
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)
  • For the Herb Ranch Slaw:
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (dill, chives)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake on a sheet pan for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  2. While chicken bakes, prepare the herb ranch slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, chopped herbs, and ranch dressing in a bowl.
  3. Warm pita bread in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
  4. Slice the baked chicken into strips. Fill each pita pocket with chicken, herb ranch slaw, shredded lettuce, and fresh herbs.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, easy-to-make sheet pan chicken pitas.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the chicken before serving. Customize with your favorite fresh herbs and pickled vegetables for added crunch.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking, assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy, Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 430 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg