Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Juicy Flavor with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious twist on chicken with this grilled salsa verde recipe that features creamy pepper jack cheese and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder and onion powder.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Place salsa verde on top of each chicken breast.
- Top with pepper jack cheese and turkey bacon, and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños to the salsa verde if desired.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the salsa verde for a couple of hours before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken