Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Juicy Flavor for Everyone
Enjoy a delicious twist on grilled chicken with our Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe. Perfectly juicy and packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with salsa verde and shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Cover the grill until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pair with a side of rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Great for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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