Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Easy, Flavor-Packed Delight
A delicious recipe for grilled chicken topped with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese, perfect for a summer barbecue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 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 onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the mixture onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 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 shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Close the grill lid and let the cheese melt.
- Remove from the grill, let rest for a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add more spices or herbs to the oil mixture for extra flavor.
- This recipe can be modified using different types of cheese or salsas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken