Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: A Juicy Home Delight
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the tangy flavors of salsa verde with the rich creaminess of Pepper Jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture onto the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, spoon salsa verde over each chicken breast and top with Pepper Jack cheese.
- Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for a few hours before grilling.
- Serve with tortilla chips or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Salsa Verde, Pepper Jack, Chicken Recipes