Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch
A delightful combination of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and zesty ranch dressing wrapped in a warm pita, perfect for casual dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken + Veggies
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips These cuts cook quickly and remain juicy.
- 1 each red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 each yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 each red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the Herby Ranch
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 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
- to taste Salt and pepper
For Assembly
- 4 each pitas (pocket or flatbread style)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or greens
- 1 each tomato, sliced
Optional toppings
- Feta cheese
- Pickled onions
- Cucumber
- Hot sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
Cooking
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Herby Ranch Preparation
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, milk, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pita Toasting and Assembly
- Toast the pitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side.
- Fill the warm pita with chicken and veggies, add shredded lettuce and tomato slices, and drizzle with herby ranch. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Consider squeezing fresh lime or lemon juice over the assembly for a citrusy kick. You can also customize the veggies based on availability.