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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

A flavor-packed chicken dish featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with zesty salsa verde and gooey Pepper Jack cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Grilling
  1. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  2. In the last few minutes of grilling, spoon salsa verde over the chicken and sprinkle shredded Pepper Jack cheese on top.
  3. Close the grill lid to let the cheese melt.
Serving
  1. Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.

Notes

For variations, try different cheeses, add diced jalapeños for heat, or substitute chicken with firm tofu or grilled veggies for a vegan option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer. Reheat slowly in the oven.