Description
Savory cream cheese & bacon stuffed doritos chicken elevates classic comfort food with a crispy, cheesy twist. Bold flavors and crunchy textures make this dish perfect for hearty dinner nights you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Filling:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup crushed Doritos chips
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly greasing a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Using a sharp knife, delicately butterfly each chicken breast, creating a hidden pocket while keeping the edges intact. Sprinkle salt and pepper inside the chicken to enhance the flavor profile.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar and crispy crumbled bacon, creating a rich and savory filling mixture.
- Carefully distribute the cheese and bacon blend into each chicken breast pocket, ensuring even distribution and sealing the edges completely to lock in the filling.
- Submerge the stuffed chicken breasts into beaten eggs, then generously coat with crushed Doritos, pressing firmly to create a crisp, textured exterior that will provide a crunchy finish.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, maintaining space between each piece for even cooking. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the Doritos coating transforms into a golden, crispy shell.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the chicken to rest briefly, permitting the internal temperature to stabilize and the flavors to settle before serving.
Notes
- Customize Crunch by selecting different Doritos flavors like Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch to transform the dish’s taste profile.
- Lighten Up the recipe by using low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon for a healthier alternative without compromising flavor.
- Gluten-Free Option can be achieved by substituting crushed Doritos with gluten-free cornflakes or almond flour for coating.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Prepare and stuff chicken breasts ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake just before serving to save cooking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg