Description
A vibrant and satisfying meal featuring succulent chicken, colorful veggies, and creamy herby ranch dressing stuffed into warm pita bread.
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 oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and seasonings on a large sheet pan.
- Spread everything out in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Whisk together all the herby ranch ingredients in a bowl while the chicken is roasting.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Chill in fridge until ready to use.
- Warm the pitas (optional: wrap in foil and heat in oven for 5 minutes).
- Slice each pita in half to make pockets or leave whole and fold.
- Stuff with lettuce, chicken + veggies, tomato, and optional toppings.
- Drizzle generously with herby ranch.
Notes
These pitas are customizable and perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
