Description
Delicious and easy sheet pan chicken pitas with a flavorful herby ranch dressing. These pitas are loaded with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all topped with a creamy homemade herby ranch sauce.
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
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread everything out in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- While the chicken is roasting, whisk together all the herby ranch ingredients in a bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Chill in fridge until ready to use.
- Warm the pitas (optional: wrap in foil and heat in oven for 5 minutes).
- Slice each pita in half to make pockets, or leave whole and fold.
- Stuff with lettuce, chicken + veggies, tomato, and optional toppings.
- Drizzle generously with herby ranch.
On a large sheet pan, toss chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and seasonings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg