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Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack Cheese

A flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts baked in a zesty salsa verde sauce, topped with melty pepper Jack cheese, making it perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the salsa verde and olive oil.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish.
  • Pour the salsa verde mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are well-covered.

Cooking

  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  • Sprinkle shredded pepper Jack cheese over the top of each piece.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is slightly bubbly.

Serving

  • Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in salsa verde for a few hours for extra flavor. You can experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
Keyword Baked Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Pepper Jack Cheese, Salsa Verde Chicken