Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde and cumin, topped with melted pepper jack cheese for a quick, flavorful Mexican-inspired main course. Ready in 30 minutes with restaurant-quality results.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced ¼-inch thick
12 ounces salsa verde (Trader Joe’s recommended)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ounces pepper jack cheese, sliced into rounds
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness
In a large bowl, mix salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, and cumin
Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F)
Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side until browned and almost cooked through
Top with pepper jack cheese slices and grill 1 additional minute until melted
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for optimal brightness
Thin slicing ensures even cooking without dryness
Trader Joe’s salsa verde is ideal for balanced flavor
Avoid bottled lime juice for best results
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1-2 chicken pieces)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg