Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, crushed into fine crumbs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a sharp knife, carefully create a pocket in each chicken breast, ensuring you don’t cut all the way through.
2. Make the Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. Stuff the Chicken: Gently spoon the cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket, ensuring an even distribution of filling. If necessary, secure the edges with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
4. Set Up the Breading Station: In three separate shallow bowls, prepare your breading station. Place the crushed Doritos in the first bowl. Put the flour in the second. In the third, whisk together the eggs and milk.
5. Bread the Chicken: Begin by rolling each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the chicken into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it thoroughly with the crushed Doritos, pressing the crumbs gently to ensure an even, crispy coating.
6. Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through, and the filling is hot and bubbly.
8. Serve: After removing the toothpicks, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender, flavorful chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy!