Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken, a vibrant dish that brings a zesty kick to your dinner table. This easy-to-prepare recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in a fresh salsa verde blend of lime juice and cumin, topped with molten pepper Jack cheese. In just 22 minutes, you can serve up a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or summer barbecues. Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it’s also a healthy option, using boneless skinless chicken breasts for a leaner profile. Enjoy it with your favorite sides like rice, salad, or grilled veggies for a complete feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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 (or more, to taste)
- 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 until well combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. 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 reaches 165°F).
- In the last minute of grilling, place pepper Jack cheese on each piece of chicken to melt.
- Remove from grill, let rest for a few minutes, garnish if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg