Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken. This mouthwatering dish features juicy, marinated chicken breasts topped with spicy pepper jack cheese and grilled to smoky perfection. Ideal for barbecues or cozy dinners, it’s a quick and flavorful way to impress your guests. With every bite, enjoy a fiesta of taste that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine salsa verde, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Top each breast with shredded pepper jack cheese and close the grill lid for about 2 minutes until melted.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with extra salsa verde on top or alongside.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg