CREAM CHEESE & BACON STUFFED DORITOS CHICKEN

Ingredients:

– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

– 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

– 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

– 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6-8 strips)

– 1 cup crushed Doritos (flavor of your choice)

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare The Chicken

– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.

– Using a sharp knife, make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the thickest part, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Step 2: Make The Filling

– In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3: Stuff The Chicken

– Take the cream cheese mixture and stuff each chicken breast pocket generously. Secure the openings with toothpicks if necessary.

Step 4: Coat The Chicken

– Roll each stuffed chicken breast in the crushed Doritos to coat them evenly. Place the coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish.

Step 5: Bake The Chicken

– Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). The Doritos coating should be golden and crispy.

Step 6: Serve

– Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken!