Cream Cheese & Bacon Stufted Doritos Chicken

Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cups crushed Doritos (any flavor you prefer)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray or oil for greasing the baking dish

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
2. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Carefully slice each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
   • Season the inside and outside of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff the Chicken:
   • Divide the cream cheese mixture into four portions.
   • Stuff each chicken breast with one portion of the cream cheese mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the openings if necessary.
5. Prepare the Coating:
   • Place the flour in a shallow dish.
   • In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
   • Place the crushed Doritos in a third shallow dish.
6. Coat the Chicken:
   • Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
   • Dip the chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is well coated.
   • Press the chicken into the crushed Doritos, coating it evenly.
7. Bake:
   • Place the coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
8. Serve:
   • Remove the toothpicks (if used) and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of ranch seasoning to the cream cheese mixture.
• To make the chicken even more crispy, you can place it under the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.

Enjoy your Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken!