Description
A savory and cheesy chicken dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with zesty salsa verde and melty pepper jack cheese, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a seasoning mixture.
- Brush the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Top each chicken breast with salsa verde and shredded pepper jack cheese in the last few minutes of grilling.
- Cover the grill to let the cheese melt beautifully, then remove and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a few hours prior to grilling. Serve with light salads, grilled vegetables, or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 90g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
