Description
A delicious and easy recipe for chicken pitas loaded with roasted vegetables and herby ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for more flavor)
- 2 cups bell peppers (sliced; use a mix of colors for visual appeal)
- 1 cup red onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika adds extra depth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped; or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pita bread (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh greens (like arugula or spinach)
- Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes (for added crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sliced bell peppers, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly on a large sheet pan.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- While the chicken and vegetables are roasting, prepare the herby ranch dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the chicken and vegetables from the oven. Slice the chicken into strips and warm the pita bread in the oven if desired.
- To assemble, place greens in each pita, add the chicken and roasted veggies, and drizzle with herby ranch dressing.
- Serve warm, with extra herby ranch on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to use any mix of vegetables you like.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg