Here’s a delicious recipe for Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken. This dish combines crispy Doritos crust, creamy cheese filling, and savory bacon for a mouth-watering experience.
### Ingredients
#### For the Chicken:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
– 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
– 1 bag (about 9.75 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
– 2 large eggs
– Salt and pepper to taste
#### For the Coating:
– 1 cup flour
– 2 large eggs, beaten
### Instructions
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. **Prepare the Filling**: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. **Prepare the Chicken**:
– Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally but not all the way through, creating a pocket.
– Season the inside and outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4. **Stuff the Chicken**:
– Spoon an equal amount of the cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket.
– Press the edges of the chicken breasts to seal, using toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside.
5. **Prepare the Coating**:
– Place the flour in a shallow dish.
– Beat the eggs in another shallow dish.
– 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 in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
– Roll in the crushed Doritos, pressing gently to adhere the coating to the chicken.
7. **Bake**:
– Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
8. **Serve**: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken hot!
### Tips:
– Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
– You can use different flavors of Doritos if you prefer a different taste.
– Serve with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad to balance the richness of the dish.
Enjoy your delicious Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken!
