Cream Cheese & Bacon Stufted Doritos Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package (8 oz or 225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- **Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups (100g) crushed Doritos (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare the chicken:
- Using a sharp knife, make a horizontal slit along the thickest part of each chicken breast to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken:
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket, pressing gently to close. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Prepare the coating:
- Place the crushed Doritos in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, place the flour. In a third shallow dish, whisk together the beaten eggs and milk.
- Coat the chicken:
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the crushed Doritos, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake:
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve:
- Remove the toothpicks if used, and serve the chicken hot.
Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 4 servings):
- Calories: 580
- Protein: 46g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
Intensity Level:
- Medium: This recipe involves stuffing chicken breasts, coating them with a crunchy layer, and baking, which requires some careful handling.
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Enjoy your delicious Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken!
