Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch (Printable)
Juicy roasted chicken and colorful vegetables in warm pitas with creamy herby ranch sauce. A vibrant, family-friendly meal ready in 45 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - ½ tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of ½ lemon
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
10 - 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - ½ tsp salt
14 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Herby Ranch
15 - ½ cup mayonnaise
16 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
18 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
19 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced
21 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
22 - ½ tsp onion powder
23 - ¼ tsp salt
24 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ To Serve
25 - 4 pita breads, warmed
26 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
27 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the seasoned chicken on one half of the prepared sheet pan.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the red onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables on the other half of the sheet pan.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
06 - While roasting, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
07 - Warm the pita breads.
08 - Fill each pita with lettuce, roasted chicken, vegetables, a drizzle of herby ranch, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The whole family gets involved in assembly, making dinner feel like an activity rather than a chore
- Everything roasts on one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time for what matters
02 -
- Crowding the sheet pan will steam everything instead of roasting it, so use two pans if yours looks overcrowded
- Let the chicken rest for just a couple of minutes after roasting so the juices redistribute instead of spilling out onto your cutting board
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so they finish roasting at the same time
- Double the ranch and keep it in the fridge for veggie dips or sandwiches all week long