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Colorful grilled chicken topped with vibrant salsa verde, melted pepper jack cheese, garnished with fresh cilantro on a rustic wooden plate, accompanied by lime wedges and chopped herbs, showcasing juicy, tender texture and lively presentation.

Flavor-Packed Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

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A delicious grilled chicken recipe with vibrant salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese, perfect for a quick flavorful dinner.

  • Total Time: 25 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
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. During last few minutes, top each chicken with salsa verde and sprinkle with shredded pepper jack cheese.
  5. Cover grill to melt cheese, about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use freshly prepared salsa verde for best flavor.
  • For extra spice, add sliced jalapenos on top before melting cheese.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
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