Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the zest of salsa verde with the creaminess of melted pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners, this easy recipe features marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, delivering juicy and flavorful bites. With just 22 minutes from start to finish, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to impress guests or enjoy a satisfying meal with minimal effort. Whether served in tacos, over salad, or alongside rice, this dish offers versatility for every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Top each piece with pepper Jack cheese during the last minute of grilling to melt.
- Let rest briefly before serving; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg