Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Recipe
Delicious and easy Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch combine tender roasted chicken strips and colorful bell peppers with a creamy homemade herby ranch sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe features juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and fresh herbs all roasted together on a sheet pan and served in warm pita bread with optional toppings like feta and pickled onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, to toss with chicken and veggies
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, for seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika, for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, for seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin, for seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Herby Ranch Sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for tang)
- 2 tablespoons milk, to thin the ranch
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, for acidity
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve
- 4 pieces pitas, warmed before serving if desired
- Shredded lettuce or mixed greens, for stuffing
- 1–2 slices tomato, for stuffing
- Optional toppings: crumbled feta, pickled onions, cucumber, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Whisk together the ingredients for the herby ranch sauce—mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, milk, fresh parsley, dill, chives or green onion, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and pepper—then chill in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare Chicken and Vegetables: On a large sheet pan, toss the chicken strips, sliced red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, cumin, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper until everything is evenly coated.
- Roasting: Spread the chicken and vegetables out evenly in a single layer on the sheet pan to ensure even cooking. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Assembly: Warm the pita breads if desired. Slice each pita in half or keep whole. Fill the pitas with shredded lettuce or mixed greens, the roasted chicken and vegetables, tomato slices, and drizzle generously with the chilled herby ranch sauce. Add any optional toppings like crumbled feta, pickled onions, cucumber, or hot sauce to customize your pita.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat; chicken breasts work well too.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to control the spice level.
- For a lighter ranch, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream.
- Warm the pita breads for about 1-2 minutes in the oven or microwave for better texture.
- Leftover herby ranch sauce keeps well for up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Add other veggies like zucchini or mushrooms for variety.
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