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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch
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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners. This fuss-free recipe combines tender chicken thighs, crisp bell peppers and red onions, all roasted together on one sheet pan. Paired with a vibrant herby ranch sauce made from Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, the juicy chicken and veggies are wrapped in soft pita breads to create a satisfying and fresh handheld meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Protein and Bread

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 4–6 soft pita breads

Vegetables

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced

Herby Ranch Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings and Oils

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Herby Ranch Sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, freshly chopped parsley, dill, chives, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and vibrant; this sauce will add a fresh, tangy pop to the finished dish.
  2. Season the Chicken and Veggies: On a large sheet pan, toss chicken thighs, sliced bell peppers, and red onions with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
  3. Roast Everything Together: Bake the sheet pan in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender with slight caramelization.
  4. Warm the Pitas: During the last few minutes of roasting, wrap the pitas in foil or place them in the oven to warm and soften them up for easy folding.
  5. Assemble Your Pitas: Fill each warmed pita with roasted chicken and veggies, then drizzle generously with the herby ranch sauce, fold, and serve.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juiciness as they stay tender better than breasts during roasting.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
  • Make the herby ranch sauce ahead of time for better flavor melding.
  • Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes after roasting to retain juices.
  • Wrap pitas in foil while warming to keep them soft and pliable.

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Keywords: sheet pan chicken, chicken pitas, herby ranch sauce, easy dinner, one pan meal, quick recipe, Mediterranean chicken, weeknight dinner

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