Description
Juicy spiced chicken and roasted veggies come together on one pan, then get stuffed into warm pitas with a cool, homemade herby ranch sauce for the ultimate easy, flavor-packed dinner.
Ingredients
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 oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a large sheet pan, toss chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and seasonings. Spread in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- While chicken roasts, whisk together all herby ranch ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready.
- Warm pitas (optional: wrap in foil and heat in oven for 5 minutes).
- Slice pitas in half for pockets or leave whole. Stuff with lettuce, chicken + veggies, tomato, and toppings. Drizzle with herby ranch.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are more flavorful and forgiving than breasts.
- The herby ranch sauce can be made 2 days ahead for better flavor.
- For a DIY dinner party, set up a pita bar with all components in separate bowls.
- Store components separately to prevent soggy leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95