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Smoked Poblano Pepper Stuffed Chicken

5 from 1 vote
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Course Main Course
Cuisine BBQ, Smoked Food

Equipment

  • toothpicks
  • Smoker or Grill
  • wood pellets

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Chicken Breasts thin sliced
  • 1 8 oz. Package of Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 Poblano Pepper diced
  • 1 Cup Shredded Hot Pepper Cheese
  • Chicken BBQ Rub or seasonings of choice to taste
  • 1 16 oz, Package of bacon or about 12-15 slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees.
  • Lay chicken breasts out and season with BBQ rub.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese, poblano peppers, and hot pepper cheese.
  • Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each chicken breast.
  • Roll the chicken up and use a toothpick to secure.
  • Wrap each chicken breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon and tuck in the ends.
  • Place on the grill or smoker grates and close the lid. I placed a pan underneath to to catch drippings.
  • Smoke for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until the bacon is cooked and the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees.
  • Remove tooth picks and serve hot!

Notes

Notes: If using whole package of bacon, some bundles may have 2 pieces of bacon, some may have 3. etc
Cooking times may vary. 
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