Cream Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken (Print Version)
Chicken breasts filled with creamy cheese and bacon, topped with crushed Doritos and baked golden.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
01 -
7.5 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, softened
02 -
10.5 ounces Campbell's condensed cream of bacon soup
03 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 -
1/2 cup real bacon bits
→ Chicken
05 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Coating
06 -
1 large egg
07 -
1/2 cup crushed Doritos
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 -
In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese and cream of bacon soup until smooth.
03 -
Stir the shredded mozzarella cheese and real bacon bits into the cream cheese mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
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Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, taking care not to cut all the way through.
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Spoon the filling mixture evenly into the pockets of the chicken breasts, then fold the tops over to enclose.
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Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
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Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat thoroughly.
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Brush the tops of the stuffed chicken breasts with the beaten egg, then sprinkle the crushed Doritos evenly over each, pressing lightly so they adhere.
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Bake for 33 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden.
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Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for several minutes before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing.