Irresistible Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas
A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring juicy chicken and vibrant vegetables, all wrapped in warm pita bread for a flavorful family dinner.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 piece bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 piece red onion, sliced
- 1 piece zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 4-6 pieces Pita bread
- to taste Tzatziki sauce (optional)
- to taste Lettuce (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and slice the bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini.
- Cut the chicken into uniform strips.
Cooking
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips with the sliced vegetables.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything well to ensure even coating.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender, reaching an internal chicken temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, place pita bread on a separate baking sheet in the oven to warm.
Assembly
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Assemble the pitas by placing a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture into each warm pita.
- Add tzatziki sauce and lettuce if desired.
Serving
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
For gluten-free alternatives, use gluten-free wraps or lettuce wraps. For a vegan version, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.