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A vibrant plate featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with bright green salsa verde, melted pepper jack cheese, garnished with fresh cilantro, set on a rustic wooden table with colorful sides and a smoky grill in the background

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken Delight

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A flavorful grilled chicken recipe featuring salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight 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 cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully cooked before topping with cheese. Feel free to add jalapeños for extra spice or serve with lime wedges for added freshness.

  • 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: 3 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg