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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

A quick and flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring roasted chicken and veggies stuffed in warm pitas with a homemade herby ranch sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. On a large sheet pan, toss the chicken, sliced peppers, and onion with olive oil and the seasonings.
  3. Spread everything out in a single layer on the pan.
  4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender.
  5. While the chicken is roasting, whisk together all the herby ranch ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add milk to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Chill in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
  7. If desired, warm the pitas by wrapping them in foil and heating them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  8. Slice each pita in half to make pockets, or leave them whole and fold.
  9. Stuff the pitas with lettuce, chicken and veggies, sliced tomato, and any optional toppings.
  10. Drizzle generously with herby ranch before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition. Marinate the chicken for enhanced flavor.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: chicken pitas, herby ranch, weeknight dinner, sheet pan meal