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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring smoky paprika and garlic roasted chicken breasts with caramelized mixed vegetables, served with soft warm pitas and a creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing with fresh herbs.

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 pitas
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, onions, zucchini), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, dill), chopped, for garnish
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling vegetables)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Optional: Brine chicken in 1 cup water with 1 tablespoon salt for 15 minutes, then pat dry. Alternatively, let chicken sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before cooking.
  3. Cut mixed vegetables into similar-sized, bite-sized pieces.
  4. Toss chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well coated.
  5. Optionally drizzle honey over the vegetables for extra sweetness.
  6. Arrange chicken and mixed vegetables evenly on a sheet pan.
  7. Roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  8. Optional: Broil the pan 1–2 minutes for extra char, watching carefully.
  9. While chicken roasts, whisk together Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning mix, and chopped fresh herbs in a small bowl to make the ranch dressing.
  10. Warm pitas in the oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking or toast them lightly beforehand to prevent sogginess.
  11. After roasting, let chicken rest for 3–5 minutes, then slice.
  12. Stuff warm pitas with sliced chicken, roasted vegetables, and drizzle with the herby ranch dressing. Garnish with additional fresh herbs as desired.

Notes

Brining chicken before roasting helps retain juiciness., Cut vegetables uniformly for even roasting., Toast pitas lightly if you want firmer, less soggy pockets., Honey drizzle on vegetables adds mild sweetness and smokiness., Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months., Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 8-12 minutes or microwave with crisping in a hot pan afterwards., Store yogurt ranch dressing separately to maintain creaminess if refrigerating leftovers., Substitute chicken thighs or use chickpeas or halloumi for vegetarian variation., Swapping Greek yogurt for sour cream or dairy-free yogurt alternatives works, but seasoning may need adjustment.

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