Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup salsa verde
– 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
– Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Creating Cheesy Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F).
2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Marinate Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for about 5 minutes.
4. Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip.
5. Add Salsa Verde: After flipping, spoon salsa verde generously over the chicken breasts.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded pepper jack cheese on top of the salsa verde.
7. Cover and Cook: Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
8. Remove from Grill: Carefully take the chicken off the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
9. Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for an extra zing.
10. Serve: Slice the chicken and serve immediately, either on its own or with your favorite sides.
These steps will guide you in creating this mouthwatering dish with ease and confidence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 32g