Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 馃崡
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened 馃
- 陆 cup cooked bacon, crumbled 馃
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 馃
- 2 cups nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, crushed 馃尞馃敟
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 馃尵
- 2 large eggs, beaten 馃
- 1 tbsp milk 馃
- Salt & pepper, to taste 馃
- 2 tbsp olive oil 馃珤
Instructions:
1锔忊儯 Prepare the Chicken: 馃敧
- Preheat your oven to 375掳F (190掳C).
- Carefully slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
2锔忊儯 Make the Filling: 馃
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3锔忊儯 Stuff the Chicken: 馃崡
- Fill each chicken pocket with the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
4锔忊儯 Coat the Chicken: 馃馃尞
- Set up three separate bowls:
1锔忊儯 One with all-purpose flour. 馃尵
2锔忊儯 One with the beaten eggs and milk mixture. 馃馃
3锔忊儯 One with crushed Doritos. 馃敟馃尞 - Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly in crushed Doritos, pressing gently to adhere.
5锔忊儯 Sear & Bake: 馃敟
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the coated chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165掳F/75掳C).
6锔忊儯 Serve & Enjoy! 馃い
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, or extra crushed Doritos for added crunch! 馃ィ馃敟
Enjoy your crispy, cheesy, and flavor-packed Doritos Chicken! 馃槏馃崡
