Description
Experience a flavor fiesta with Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken! Juicy chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde and topped with creamy pepper jack cheese create a mouthwatering dish perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Quick and easy to make, this recipe will impress your family and friends at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Preheat Your Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C).
- 3. Grill the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4. Add Cheese: In the last minute of grilling, place pepper jack cheese slices on top of each chicken breast and close the lid to melt.
- 5. Garnish & Serve: Let chicken rest for five minutes before topping with fresh cilantro and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg