Description
These Creamy Herby Ranch Chicken Pitas feature tender paprika-seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and red onion tossed with a creamy homemade ranch sauce made with sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh parsley, dill, garlic, and lemon juice. Served in soft pita bread with fresh toppings, they’re perfect for an easy lunch or satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Whole wheat or traditional pita bread
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, or other favorite taco toppings
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into evenly sized bite-sized pieces. Chop the bell peppers and red onion.
- Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add the chopped bell peppers and red onion to the skillet. Stir and cook until the vegetables soften slightly while retaining some texture.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Gently open the pita bread to create pockets.
- Fill each pita with the warm chicken and vegetable mixture. Add the creamy herby ranch sauce and finish with optional lettuce, tomato, or other favorite toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces to help it cook consistently.
- Prepare the ranch sauce ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container until serving.
- Store the chicken filling, sauce, and pita bread separately to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled pita
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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