This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor with incredible simplicity. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with aromatic garlic powder and grilled to perfection, then topped with creamy, melted pepper jack cheese that adds just the right amount of heat. The tangy salsa verde provides a bright, fresh finish that perfectly complements the smoky grilled flavors. It’s a weeknight dinner that feels special enough for entertaining, yet simple enough to make any day of the week.
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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Perfectly grilled chicken with melted pepper jack cheese and zesty salsa verde—ready in 15 minutes.
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minutesIngredients
4 pieces chicken breasts
1 cup salsa verde
4 slices pepper jack cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F to 400°F. Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts evenly.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last 2 minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with a slice of pepper jack cheese to allow it to melt slightly.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes on a cutting board before serving.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with a generous amount of salsa verde and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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