Description
Experience the zesty and flavorful Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken, a perfect blend of grilled chicken, fresh salsa verde, and Pepper Jack cheese. Ideal for summer barbecues or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup tomatillos
- 2 green chilies
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the salsa verde by mixing tomatillos, green chilies, garlic, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Blend the ingredients with lime juice until smooth to create the salsa.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill them.
- Add shredded Pepper Jack cheese on top of the chicken while cooking until melted.
- Serve the grilled chicken drizzled with salsa verde and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pair with Mexican rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese as a substitute for Pepper Jack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg