Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with salsa verde and sprinkle with pepper jack cheese.
- Cover the grill and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from grill and let rest before serving.
Notes
- For additional flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for a few hours before grilling.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken