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Vibrant grilled chicken topped with melted pepper jack cheese and fresh salsa verde on a rustic wooden plate, garnished with cilantro, with a blurred outdoor background, showcasing juicy textures and colorful ingredients.

Flavorful Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

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A quick and tasty grilled chicken dish loaded with salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high and prepare the chicken breasts.
  2. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  4. During the final 2 minutes, add salsa verde and sprinkle cheese on top.
  5. Close the lid to melt the cheese thoroughly.
  6. Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh salsa verde for a vibrant flavor. Adjust spice level by choosing milder or hotter salsa.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg