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Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde and Pepper Jack Cheese

A tasty and easy meal featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with zesty salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese, perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners.
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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
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 piece lime, juiced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Olive oil for grilling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  2. In the last few minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with salsa verde and shredded pepper jack cheese.
  3. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  4. Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Make sure to let the chicken rest for a few minutes after grilling to keep it juicy. If you like extra heat, add jalapeños to the salsa verde or mix in some spicy seasonings before grilling. Feel free to customize the toppings like avocado, diced tomatoes, or a dollop of sour cream.