Name: Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp chili flakes (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp milk (to thin); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried); 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (or green onion); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar; 4 pitas (pocket or flatbread style); 1 cup shredded lettuce or greens; 1 tomato, sliced; Optional toppings: feta cheese, pickled onions, cucumber, hot sauce

Description

Roast tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, wrapped in soft pita with a creamy herby ranch dressing.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tbsp milk (to thin)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (or green onion)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
4 pitas (pocket or flatbread style)
1 cup shredded lettuce or greens
1 tomato, sliced
Optional toppings: feta cheese, pickled onions, cucumber, hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Combine the chicken strips, sliced peppers, and onions on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle on the garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, and chili flakes if using.
Toss everything together until evenly coated, then spread in a single layer.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Whisk together the herby ranch ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Chill the herby ranch in the fridge until ready to serve.
Warm the pitas by wrapping in foil and placing in the oven for 5 minutes.
Slice each pita in half and fill with lettuce, chicken, veggies, sliced tomato, and toppings.
Drizzle with herby ranch dressing and enjoy!

Notes

Substitute veggies as desired. Make in advance for deeper flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pita
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken pitas, herby ranch, sheet pan dinner, Mediterranean, easy recipe