Description
A fast weeknight dinner featuring juicy roasted chicken, sweet peppers, and a bright herby ranch all tucked into warm pita, perfect for family or guests.
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
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 pitas (pocket or flatbread)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Optional toppings: feta cheese, pickled onions, cucumber, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Toss the chicken strips, sliced peppers, and onion in olive oil and spices until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the chicken and veggies in a single layer on the sheet pan, ensuring not to overcrowd.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F (74°C) or the juices run clear. Vegetables should be tender and slightly browned.
- While roasting, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice. Adjust salt to taste.
- Warm the pitas by wrapping in foil and heating in the oven for 5 minutes or in a dry skillet.
- Assemble by adding greens, spooning in chicken and roasted veggies, topping with tomato and optional toppings, and drizzling generously with herby ranch.
Notes
Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor. Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream to cut fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken pitas, sheet pan dinner, quick dinner, weeknight meal, herby ranch