Description
Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken became my go-to dinner when craving something seriously tasty. Crispy tortilla chips coat juicy chicken breasts packed with creamy, salty filling that guarantees clean plates at my table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 cups crushed nacho cheese Doritos
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a baking dish and lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Take each chicken breast and slice a horizontal pocket carefully with a sharp knife, creating space for the filling without cutting through completely.
- Mix 1 cup softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 6 crumbled bacon slices, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon chili powder in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Spoon the cheese and bacon mixture into each chicken breast pocket, ensuring it’s packed tightly. Secure the openings with toothpicks to keep the filling inside.
- Create three separate shallow bowls: one with 2 cups all-purpose flour, another with 2 beaten eggs, and the third with 2 cups crushed nacho cheese Doritos.
- Roll each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then dip completely in beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with crushed Doritos, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere.
- Transfer coated chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, which allows juices to redistribute and ensures a moist result.
- Carefully remove toothpicks before serving your crispy, cheesy bacon-stuffed Doritos chicken.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts carefully to create an even pocket without cutting through the entire meat, which helps the filling stay inside during baking.
- Mix cream cheese filling thoroughly to distribute bacon and cheese evenly, ensuring each bite has maximum flavor.
- Use bold flavor Doritos like Nacho Cheese for extra kick, and crush them finely for the crispiest coating possible.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 710 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg