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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken That Wow Your Tastebuds!

A delicious grilled chicken recipe topped with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese that will tantalize your taste buds.
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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 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice 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 grilling, spoon salsa verde over each chicken breast and top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for 30 minutes to 2 hours before grilling.
  • Substitute the pepper jack cheese with cheddar or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.

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