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Colorful grilled chicken topped with melted pepper jack cheese, vibrant green salsa verde draped over the succulent meat, served on a rustic wooden platter with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, highlighting textures from juicy chicken and gooey cheese, styled casually with a backdrop of fresh ingredients and soft natural light.

Flavorful Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

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A bold and cheesy grilled chicken dish topped with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese, ideal for a quick dinner or entertaining guests.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro and lime for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. During the last 2 minutes, top each chicken with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese, allowing the cheese to melt.
  5. Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro and lime slices, serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken in salsa verde for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • You can substitute the pepper jack with other melty cheeses like Monterey Jack or cheddar.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg