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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: A Tasty Delight!

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken breasts topped with salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, heat it over medium heat on the stovetop.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. During the last few minutes of cooking, spoon salsa verde over each chicken breast and top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the top of the chicken before grilling.
  • To make this dish lighter, substitute the pepper jack cheese with a lower-fat cheese or omit it altogether.

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