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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Juicy roasted chicken and veggies stuffed into warm pitas with creamy herby ranch – the perfect weeknight meal.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken + Veggies:

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

For the Herby Ranch:

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

For Assembly:

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 oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Toss chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and seasonings on a large sheet pan.

3. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked and veggies tender.

4. Whisk herby ranch ingredients together; chill until serving.

5. Warm pitas, fill with lettuce, chicken, veggies, and toppings.

6. Drizzle with herby ranch and serve.

Notes

Leftovers store up to 4 days refrigerated. Customize with different veggies or sauces.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, herby ranch chicken, easy weeknight meal