Chicken with Pepper Jack Cheese and Pico de Gallo
Flavorful chicken breast cooked in a skillet and topped with pepper jack cheese and fresh pico de gallo!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Pico de Gallo
- 1 ½ c. tomato seeded and chopped
- ½ c. red or white onion chopped
- ½ c. fresh Jalapeno peppers seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ c. Cilantro chopped
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 1 large Avocado diced (optional)
Chicken
- 1 Tbsp. Canola Oil
- 2 large boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp. Southwest Seasoning
- 4 slices Pepperjack Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare pico de gallo and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil over medium-high heat in cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper or your favorite southwest seasoning.
- Cook chicken for approximately 4 minutes each side or until lightly browned.
- Top each piece with a slice of pepperjack cheese and carefully transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 5 minutes or internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and top each chicken breast with a generous scoop of pico de gallo before serving.
Notes
Seasoning - Salt and Pepper or your favorite All-Purpose seasoning can be substituted
Avocado is optional but recommended!