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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

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  • Author: EMMA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Description

Juicy roasted chicken with sweet peppers and onions, tucked into warm pitas with crisp lettuce and tomato, then finished with a cool, herb-packed ranch drizzle all made easy on one sheet pan.


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 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
For the Herby Ranch:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons milk (to thin)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (or green onion)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 4 pitas (pocket or flatbread style)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or greens
  • 1 tomato, sliced
For Assembly:
  • Optional: feta cheese
  • Optional: pickled onions
  • Optional: cucumber
  • Optional: hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC)
  2. On a large sheet pan toss chicken, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper
  3. Spread everything into a single layer and roast for 20 to 25 minutes flipping halfway until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender and lightly caramelized
  4. In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and milk
  5. Stir in parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice then season with salt and pepper
  6. Chill ranch until ready to serve
  7. Warm pitas if desired
  8. Fill pitas with lettuce, roasted chicken and veggies, and tomato
  9. Add optional toppings if using
  10. Drizzle generously with herby ranch and serve


Notes

Store chicken and veggies separately from the ranch and pitas in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the chicken mixture in a skillet or microwave, then add ranch after reheating. Avoid overcrowding the sheet pan so everything roasts instead of steaming.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg