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Colorful grilled chicken topped with melted pepper jack cheese and vibrant green salsa verde, served on a rustic wooden platter with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, showcasing juicy textures and crispy edges, styled simply for an appetizing look.

Flavor-Packed Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

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Juicy grilled chicken breast topped with spicy pepper jack cheese and fresh salsa verde, served with optional sides for a complete flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. During the last minute, top with shredded pepper jack cheese to melt.
  5. Remove from grill and spoon salsa verde over the chicken.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges to serve.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken in salsa verde for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Adjust spice level by choosing milder or hotter salsa verde.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg