Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavorful and zesty dish that brings summer barbecues to your table any time of year. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in fresh salsa verde, grilled to perfection, and topped with melty pepper jack cheese, offering a delightful combination of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. You’ll love the bright taste and vibrant colors that make this dish a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat each breast generously with salsa verde.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In the last few minutes, add shredded pepper jack cheese on top of each breast and close the lid until melted.
- Remove from the grill, drizzle with lime juice, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg