Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken
### Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 2 cups crushed Doritos (any flavor)
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
### Directions:
#### 1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
#### 2. Prepare the Chicken:
– Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
#### 3. Make the Filling:
– In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
– Mix until well combined.
#### 4. Stuff the Chicken:
– Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket, pressing the edges to seal.
#### 5. Coat the Chicken:
– Place the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another, and the crushed Doritos in a third.
– Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
– Dip into the beaten eggs, then press into the crushed Doritos, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
#### 6. 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 crispy and golden brown.
#### 7. Serve:
– Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
– Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, cheesy, and crunchy Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken!
### Nutritional Info:
– **Prep Time:** 20 minutes
– **Cooking Time:** 30 minutes
– **Total Time:** 50 minutes
– **Calories:** 600 kcal per serving
– **Servings:** 4
Enjoy this delicious and indulgent dish!