Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Juicy Flavor Explosion
A delicious grilled chicken recipe featuring salsa verde and pepper jack cheese for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the oil mixture.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, top each chicken breast with salsa verde and shredded pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for a few hours before grilling.
- Serve with tortilla chips or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken