Basil Ranch Chicken and Bacon Quesadilla with Avocado
The perfect cheesy quesadillas to enjoy for lunch or dinner!
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 436kcal
Ingredients
Basil Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- kosher salt and black pepper
Quesadilla
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded gouda and or cheddar cheese
- 1-2 cups baby arugula
- 1-1 1/2 cups grilled chicken, sliced (homemade in notes)
- 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles and or pepperoncini
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup honey mustard (homemade in notes)
- 1 avocado, chopped
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.2. To assemble, layer cheese, arugula, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, pickles, and bacon on one half of a tortilla. Drizzle over the basil ranch and honey mustard, then sprinkle over more cheese. Fold the tortilla over to cover everything.3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet, add 1 quesadilla, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with avocado and additional basil ranch.
Notes
Honey Mustard: In a bowl combine: 1/4 cup dijon mustard, 1/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup mayo, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste), kosher salt, and black pepper, whisking until smooth.
Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken: Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a baking dish, toss 1 pound of chicken breasts and or thighs with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, and a good pinch of black pepper. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, until lightly charred and cooked through. Finish with the zest of a lemon. Thinly slice or shred.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcal