Description
Indulge in this delicious and inventive chicken dish where tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy blend of cream cheese, bacon, and mozzarella, breaded with crunchy Doritos, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Filling
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Breading
- 2 cups Doritos (crushed into fine crumbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon milk
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each chicken pocket, stuffing it evenly, and secure the edges with toothpicks if needed.
- Prepare a breading station: place the crushed Doritos in one shallow bowl, flour in another, and whisk together the beaten eggs and milk in a third.
- Roll each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, roll in crushed Doritos, pressing to coat well.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each breast for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and filling is hot and bubbly.
- Remove toothpicks and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use BBQ-flavored bacon for added smokiness or spicy Doritos for a kick. Serve hot for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: cream cheese chicken, Doritos chicken, stuffed chicken