Description
A delightful dish of juicy chicken, vibrant peppers, and creamy herby ranch, all stuffed in warm pitas for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 4 pieces pitas
- Shredded lettuce or mixed greens
- 1–2 slices tomato
- Optional toppings: crumbled feta, pickled onions, cucumber, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the chicken strips with sliced red and yellow bell peppers and red onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, chilies, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat everything evenly.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture onto a large sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- While the chicken and veggies are roasting, prepare the herby ranch dressing in a medium bowl by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once cooked, warm the pitas in the oven or microwave.
- Stuff each pita with roasted chicken, vegetables, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and a drizzle of herby ranch.
- Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken beforehand for enhanced flavor. You can also use an air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sheet pan, chicken pitas, herby ranch, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Mediterranean