Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavorful dish that elevates your grilling game. Succulent chicken breasts are marinated in zesty salsa verde, then grilled to perfection and topped with creamy pepper jack cheese. This tantalizing combination creates an explosion of flavors that will impress your guests at summer gatherings or on cozy weeknights. With minimal prep and maximum taste, this dish promises to be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh salsa verde
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Place in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Top each piece with salsa verde and shredded pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg