Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a summer delight that serves juicy chicken breasts topped with zesty salsa verde and melty pepper jack cheese. This dish is not only easy to prepare, but it’s also bursting with vibrant flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive barbecues, it’s sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last two minutes of grilling, spoon salsa verde over each breast and top with pepper jack cheese; close the grill lid until cheese melts.
- Serve hot with additional salsa verde drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in salsa verde for up to an hour before grilling. Substitute pepper jack cheese with mozzarella or cheddar based on your preference. Pair with fresh salads or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.