Description
Get ready for a flavor-packed delight with Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken! This dish features juicy marinated chicken breasts topped with zesty salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese, grilled to perfection. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only simple to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a large bowl, coat chicken breasts with salsa verde. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F-400°F) and oil the grates.
- Grill chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt and pepper, then grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add cheese: Place slices of pepper jack cheese on top of each breast during the last two minutes of grilling to melt.
- Garnish and serve: Let rest for five minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with extra salsa verde if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg