Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal featuring roasted chicken and veggies paired with a creamy, fresh ranch sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken + Veggies:
- 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
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Herby Ranch:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 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
For Assembly:
- 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 oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare chicken and veggies: On a large sheet pan, toss chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and seasonings.
- Spread on sheet pan: Spread everything out in a single layer.
- Roast: Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Make herby ranch: While the chicken is roasting, whisk together all the herby ranch ingredients in a bowl.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Chill ranch: Chill in fridge until ready to use.
- Warm pitas: Warm the pitas (optional: wrap in foil and heat in oven for 5 minutes).
- Slice pitas: Slice each pita in half to make pockets, or leave whole and fold.
- Assemble pitas: Stuff with lettuce, chicken + veggies, tomato, and optional toppings.
- Serve: Drizzle generously with herby ranch.
Notes
- Warming the pitas by wrapping in foil and heating in the oven is optional but enhances texture.
- Adjust the milk in the herby ranch to reach your preferred sauce consistency.
- Optional toppings like feta cheese, pickled onions, cucumber, and hot sauce add extra flavor and texture.
