Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde and topped with spicy pepper Jack cheese. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or summer barbecues. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a mere 12 minutes on the grill, you can create a flavor-packed meal that will impress everyone at your table. Whether served in tacos, over rice, or alongside fresh salad, this versatile dish satisfies your cravings while being incredibly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
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
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each breast to melt.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of grilled chicken with cheese
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg