Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- During the last minute of grilling, spoon salsa verde over each chicken breast.
- Top each with shredded pepper jack cheese, allowing it to melt.
- Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked for safety.
- You can substitute with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or cheddar.
- Serve with rice or fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg