Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will elevate your mealtime. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, this recipe features juicy chicken marinated in zesty salsa verde, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Topped with creamy melted pepper Jack cheese, it’s a delightful combination that appeals to all palates. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish can be served in various ways—on tacos, over rice, or alongside fresh salads—making it incredibly versatile. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering grilled chicken recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 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
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a zip-top plastic bag, combine chicken, salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken for about 5 minutes on one side with the lid closed. Flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, place cheese on chicken, close the lid, and let melt for about 1 minute.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 743mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 97mg