Description
Juicy roasted chicken and colorful peppers tucked into warm whole wheat pitas and finished with a creamy, herb-packed ranch sauce. This easy sheet pan meal is fresh, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 6 whole wheat pita breads
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken, sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion on the sheet pan in a single layer.
- In a separate bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, fresh dill, fresh parsley, and lemon juice to make the herby ranch. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Roast chicken and vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly golden at the edges.
- Warm the whole wheat pitas in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- Fill each pita with roasted chicken and vegetables, then drizzle generously with herby ranch before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the sheet pan to ensure proper roasting and caramelization.
- Taste the herby ranch before serving and adjust lemon or salt if needed.
- Leftover chicken and vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: sheet pan chicken pitas, herby ranch chicken, easy pita dinner, roasted chicken and peppers, Mediterranean chicken pitas