Description
A flavorful weeknight dinner featuring roasted chicken and vibrant veggies in warm pitas, drizzled with a creamy herby ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (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
- 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 your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the chicken, sliced peppers, and onions in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture out on a prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
- Roast for about 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the herby ranch by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Chill the dressing in the fridge until ready to use.
- Warm the pitas if desired, wrapping them in foil and heating in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each pita with lettuce, the roasted chicken and veggie mixture, tomato slices, and optional toppings.
- Drizzle generously with the herby ranch dressing.
Notes
Marinate the chicken the night before for enhanced flavor. You can use an air fryer for a quicker cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pitas, herby ranch, sheet pan, meal prep, family dinner