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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

With minimal mess, simple prep, and maximum flavor, these sheet pan pitas feature spiced chicken, roasted veggies, and a homemade herby ranch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Fusion
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 divided
  • 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 onion powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 4 pitas pocket or flatbread style
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or greens
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • Optional toppings: feta cheese pickled onions, cucumber, hot sauce

Equipment

  • Large Sheet Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. On a large sheet pan, toss chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil, 2 tsp garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread everything out in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
  5. While the chicken is roasting, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, dill, chives, 1 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill in fridge until ready to use.
  6. Warm the pitas (optional: wrap in foil and heat in oven for 5 minutes).
  7. Slice each pita in half to make pockets, or leave whole and fold.
  8. Stuff with lettuce, chicken and veggie mix, tomato, and optional toppings.
  9. Drizzle generously with herby ranch.

Video

Notes

Store ranch separately. Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.