Description
A juicy grilled chicken dish topped with tangy salsa verde and creamy Pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; rub this mixture on the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Add salsa verde over the chicken in the final 2 minutes and top with Pepper Jack cheese.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes; garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the rub for a few hours. Experiment with different cheeses if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg