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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

A tasty and easy dish featuring juicy chicken, zesty salsa verde, and melted pepper jack cheese, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup salsa verde Zesty flavor
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded For topping
  • Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning
  • Olive oil for grilling To prevent sticking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Marinate the chicken in salsa verde for at least 10 minutes.
Grilling
  1. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  2. During the last minute of grilling, top each piece of chicken with pepper jack cheese and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with additional salsa verde on the side.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the grill to retain flavor and juiciness. For more flavor, let the chicken marinate in salsa verde for a few hours or overnight.