Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 550 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and crumbled bacon until well combined. Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.

Coat the Chicken: Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Doritos mixed with shredded cheddar cheese. Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the Doritos mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Bake the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.

Serve: Remove toothpicks if used and serve hot.