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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet pan chicken pitas with herby ranch are an easy sheet pan dinner with warm, open-faced pitas loaded with juicy roasted chicken thigh strips and crisp fresh vegetables. Finish with a vibrant herby ranch drizzle for a chicken wrap recipe that stays flavorful and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and assembly
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless Cut into thigh-strip pieces for faster, even roasting.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 Salt and black pepper Use to season the chicken; add more to taste for the final dish.
  • 4 pita breads, warmed Warm just before assembling so they stay pliable and hot.
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cucumber, diced About 1/2 cucumber total.
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced Thin slices add crunch without overpowering.
For herby ranch
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk or milk Add 2 tbsp; loosen to desired drizzling consistency.
  • 0.25 Salt and pepper to taste Season the ranch to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Roast the chicken
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then spread in an even layer.
  3. Roast at 425°F for 22–25 minutes until cooked and golden, then rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Slice the rested chicken into strips.
  5. Warm the pitas in the oven for the last 2 minutes of chicken cooking so they heat through.
Make the herby ranch
  1. Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, buttermilk or milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and green-speckled.
  2. Refrigerate the herby ranch until ready to use so it thickens slightly and stays tangy.
Assemble the pitas
  1. Load each warm pita with roasted chicken slices, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Drizzle generously with herby ranch and serve immediately, while the pitas are still warm.

Notes

Pro tip: roast the chicken until it looks golden and has no pink in the center, then rest 5 minutes before slicing so the strips stay juicy. Store assembled pitas covered in the fridge up to 2 days, but keep ranch separate for best texture (up to 4 days). Freeze the roasted chicken strips up to 2 months; thaw and reheat before assembling. For a lighter swap, use Greek yogurt in place of some or all sour cream to reduce richness while keeping the herby flavor.