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Faiza Shabir

Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken Recipe

This Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a bold, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish with a zesty kick. Juicy chicken is smothered in tangy salsa verde and topped with melty pepper jack cheese for a spicy, satisfying meal. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded or sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
  2. Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper
  3. Place chicken in a baking dish
  4. Pour salsa verde evenly over chicken
  5. Bake for 20 minutes
  6. Remove from oven and top with pepper jack cheese
  7. Return to oven and bake for 5 more minutes until cheese melts
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm

Notes

  • Use homemade salsa verde for fresher flavor
  • Add jalapeños for extra heat
  • Serve with rice, tortillas, or salad
  • Do not overcook to keep chicken juicy
  • Great for meal prep and leftovers

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