Description
Savor the taste of the Mediterranean with these Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, featuring marinated chicken and colorful veggies, all wrapped in soft pita bread. Paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce, this easy recipe transforms weeknight dinners into a flavorful feast. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, each bite is a delightful experience that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 whole pita breads
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chopped red onions
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly.
- Chop bell peppers and red onions; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange marinated chicken on a sheet pan and surround it with veggies.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm pita bread in the oven or microwave.
- Slice chicken and fill each pita with meat, veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. - Swap out the chicken for tofu or add olives and feta for variation. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.