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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

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A vibrant dish combining tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a zesty ranch sauce, perfect for a family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prep the Chicken & Veggies: Combine chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Spread on a Sheet Pan: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the chicken and veggies evenly.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
  5. Whip Up the Herby Ranch: Whisk together mayo, sour cream, milk, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Warm the Pitas: Wrap the pitas in foil and place them in the oven to warm up for about 5 minutes.
  7. Assemble Your Pitas: Lay down shredded lettuce in a warm pita, top with roasted chicken and veggies, tomato slices, and drizzle with herby ranch.
  8. Serve & Enjoy: Cut the pitas if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken thighs are juicier and less likely to dry out compared to breasts. This dish can be customized with different veggies or by adding optional toppings.

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Keywords: chicken pitas, herby ranch, sheet pan dinner, Mediterranean recipe, family meal

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