Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack
Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your table. This recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty salsa verde, infused with lime juice and spices, then topped with creamy pepper Jack cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying balance of tangy and smoky flavors that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and quick to cook, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends spent with loved ones. Get ready to savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnishing)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and seal the bag tightly. Gently massage the marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (around 375°F).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and place on the hot grill. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low and top each breast with a slice of pepper Jack cheese. Close the grill lid for about one minute until cheese is melted.
- Garnish & Serve: Transfer grilled chicken to a platter and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of grilled chicken with cheese
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg