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A colorful plate featuring grilled chicken topped with vibrant green salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic wooden board.

Flavorful Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

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Juicy grilled chicken topped with spicy salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese, perfect for a quick dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 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 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. During the last 2 minutes, top with salsa verde and shredded pepper jack cheese, allowing the cheese to melt.
  5. Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use thick salsa verde for richer flavor.
  • Adjust cheese quantity for more or less cheesiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg