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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Chloe
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with melty pepper jack cheese and zesty salsa verde. A quick and flavorful summer dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup salsa verde

4 slices pepper jack cheese

Fresh cilantro (optional)

Lime wedges for serving


Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates.

2. Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

3. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until internal temperature is 165°F.

4. Top with cheese in last 2 minutes, cover grill to melt.

5. Remove from grill, spoon salsa verde on top.

6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime.

Notes

Substitute thighs for a juicier cut.

Use store-bought or homemade salsa verde.

Serve with grilled corn or avocado salad.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken, Summer Dinner