Basil Ranch Chicken and Bacon Quesadilla with Avocado

Ingredients

For the 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 pepper

• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Quesadillas:

• 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 (recipe for homemade roasted lemon pepper chicken below)

• 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes

• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles and/or peperoncini

• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

• 1/2 cup honey mustard (recipe below)

• 1 avocado, chopped

For the Honey Mustard:

• 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, to taste

For the Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken:

• 1 pound chicken breasts and/or thighs

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

• Black pepper, to taste

• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions