Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together juicy marinated chicken, zesty salsa verde, and creamy melted pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, this recipe offers a flavorful explosion in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s guaranteed to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Generously spread salsa verde over each chicken breast and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- During the last two minutes of grilling, top each breast with shredded pepper jack cheese and cover to melt.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg