Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Quick and Juicy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy a quick and delicious weeknight dinner with this Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- 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 onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, top each chicken breast with salsa verde and sprinkle with pepper jack cheese to melt.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Try adding fresh cilantro for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg