– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 red bell pepper, sliced
– 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
– 1 zucchini, sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 4 whole wheat pitas
– Fresh lettuce or spinach
– Sliced cucumber (optional)
– Herby ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Creating delicious Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch is a straightforward process. Follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken strips, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat.
3. Prepare the Vegetables: On a sheet pan, arrange the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
4. Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Add the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables on the sheet pan. Spread evenly for even cooking.
5. Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Prepare the Pitas: While the chicken and vegetables are baking, warm the whole wheat pitas in a separate oven or microwave.
7. Assemble the Pitas: Once everything is cooked, take each warm pita and fill it with a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture. Add fresh lettuce and sliced cucumber if desired.
8. Drizzle with Dressing: Finish by drizzling herby ranch dressing over the filled pitas.
9. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious, vibrant pitas right away while they’re warm and full of flavor.