Description
A flavorful and convenient meal featuring succulent chicken and vibrant veggies roasted to perfection, topped with a creamy herby ranch sauce.
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, sliced bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil and your chosen seasonings on a large sheet pan.
- Spread everything out in a single layer for even roasting.
- Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Whisk together all the herby ranch ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Chill the ranch in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
- Warm the pitas by wrapping them in foil and heating in the oven for 5 minutes, if desired.
- Slice each pita in half to create pockets or leave them whole and fold.
- Stuff each pita with a generous amount of lettuce, roasted chicken, veggies, tomato, and any optional toppings.
- Drizzle the herby ranch generously over the stuffed pitas.
Notes
For the juiciest chicken, let it marinate in the seasonings and olive oil for at least 30 minutes before roasting. You can also experiment with different vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sheet pan, chicken, pitas, herby ranch, quick meal, weeknight dinner