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A quick and easy weeknight recipe featuring roasted chicken breasts and colorful vegetables seasoned with paprika and garlic, served in soft warm pitas with a creamy herby ranch yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, onions, zucchini), chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • Fresh herbs (parsley and dill), chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange chicken and mixed vegetables in a single layer on a sheet pan, leaving space between pieces.
  4. Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  5. While chicken roasts, mix Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning mix, and chopped fresh herbs to make the herby ranch sauce.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, warm the pita breads in the oven.
  7. Optional: For extra char, place sheet pan under broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove sheet pan and let chicken rest for 3–5 minutes.
  9. Slice the rested chicken into strips.
  10. Fill each warmed pita with sliced chicken, roasted vegetables, and a generous drizzle of herby ranch sauce.

Notes

Bring chicken to room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking for even cooking., Chop vegetables to similar thickness as chicken breasts for uniform cooking., Toast pitas before filling if soggy, for better texture., For extra juicy chicken, soak in a quick brine (1 tbsp salt in 1 cup water) for 15 minutes, then pat dry before seasoning and roasting., Add a drizzle of honey over veggies before roasting for a touch of sweet smokiness., Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut by slicing and warming with seasonings., Greek yogurt can be substituted with sour cream or dairy-free yogurt, adjusting seasoning as needed., Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe eating., Marinate chicken and prep vegetables in advance for convenience., Serving suggestions include sliced lemon, hot sauce, pickled red onions, cucumber slices, crumbled feta, roasted cauliflower, or mixed green salad.

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