INGREDIENTS:

• 5 large chicken breast
• olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

Filling:

• 6oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup each: shredded cheddar, pepper jack and mozzarella 
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
• 1/4 cup Alchemy Peppers Jalapeño + Citra Hops hot sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp each, fresh minced rosemary, sage, and thyme
• 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic and herb seasoning 

Chicken Spice Blend:

• 1/2 tbsp each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, rosemary leaves, garlic and herb seasoning 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F
2. Make the filling by using a fork to mash together cream cheese, shredded cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and Alchemy Peppers Jalapeño + Citra Hops hot sauce.
3. Using a sharp knife, lay the chicken out on a cutting board and cut a slit about 3/4 of the way into the chicken.
4. Fill each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture
5. Heat a large oven safe pan over medium heat. Add in olive oil and saute chicken 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
6. Transfer your hot skillet to the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes (depending on chicken thickness), or until a thermometer inserted in the deepest part of your chicken registers 165˚F.
7. After cooling, top off with extra Hopp Sauce, pair with rice and a vegetable of choice, and enjoy!