Description
Craving a quick dinner idea that delivers crispy, juicy flavor with minimal cleanup? These *Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch* are your answer. Oven-baked chicken seasoned to perfection, served in warm pitas and topped with sweet corn, bacon, fresh herbs, and a creamy herby ranch drizzle—this easy recipe is a weeknight win. Ideal for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, food ideas that work for a crowd, or just a healthy snack that satisfies every craving. From busy weeknights to casual hosting, this dish brings bold flavor and simplicity to the table.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 pita breads or flatbreads
1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1/2 cup herby ranch dressing
Optional: 1/4 cup diced red onion
Optional: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Optional: 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment or foil. Lightly grease it.
2. In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread chicken on the sheet pan in a single layer and bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. While chicken bakes, prepare toppings: heat corn, crumble bacon, and chop herbs and optional veggies.
5. Wrap pita breads in foil and warm in the oven during the last few minutes of chicken baking.
6. Once chicken is done, place it in the warm pitas and add corn, bacon, herbs, and ranch.
7. Add any extra toppings like onion, tomato, or lettuce, fold, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for maximum juiciness and flavor.
Don’t skip warming the pitas—they make the wrap more flexible and tasty.
Customize your toppings with what’s in season or already in your fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 80
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