Texas Rockets

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb chicken breast, strips
• 3/4 cup italian dressing, divided
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 12 jalapenos, 31/2 - 4 inches long
• 12 slices bacon

Recipe

• 1 place chicken breast strips and 1/2 cup italian dressing in a zip lock bag seal and chill for 30 minutes. remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
• 2 grill chicken covered over medium heat (300 to 350) 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until done basting with remaining 1/4 cup of italian dressing.
• 3 let chicken cool slightly, and finely chop.
• 4 stir together chicken, cream cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• 5 cut jalapenos lengthwise down 1 side. remove seeds, then spoon 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp chicken mixture into cavity of pepper. wrap each pepper with 1 slice of bacon securing with wooden picks.
• 6 grill stuffed jalapenos without grill lid, over medium heat (300-350°f) 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning frequently.