Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas: Easy, Juicy Dinner for Busy Nights
A quick and simple recipe for delicious Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas that are perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Health-conscious
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil.
- Spread the chicken and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble pitas by adding chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for an hour before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg