Description

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavorful dish that transforms juicy grilled chicken breasts into a festive meal topped with zesty salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this recipe delivers a delightful blend of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts evenly in the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
In the last minute of grilling, sprinkle shredded pepper jack cheese over each breast and close the lid to melt.
Remove from the grill and top generously with salsa verde. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
Calories: 360
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: - For added heat, include sliced jalapeños or swap pepper jack cheese for smoky gouda. - This recipe can be baked or pan-seared if grilling isn’t an option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently in the oven.