Description
An easy-to-make meal featuring juicy chicken and vibrant vegetables roasted to perfection, all wrapped in warm pita bread and drizzled with 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
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil and the seasonings on a large sheet pan.
- Spread everything out into a single layer to encourage even cooking.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Whisk together all the herby ranch ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasoning and add milk gradually until desired consistency is reached. Chill the dressing until ready to use.
- Warm the pitas by wrapping them in foil and heating them in the oven for about 5 minutes, if desired.
- Cut each pita in half for pockets or leave whole if preferred.
- Stuff the pitas with a generous helping of the chicken and veggies, a handful of lettuce, tomato slices, and any optional toppings.
- Drizzle the herby ranch dressing generously before serving.
Notes
These pitas can be paired with sides like sweet potato fries or cucumber salad. For meal prep, store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken pitas, herby ranch, sheet pan dinner, easy meal