Description
Doritos-crusted chicken becomes irresistible with cream cheese and bacon filling. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, this dish promises a delightful culinary adventure you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Crunch and Flavor:
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Binding and Coating:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk
Oil and Cooking:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl until evenly blended.
- Butterfly each chicken breast carefully, creating a pocket for stuffing, ensuring not to cut completely through the meat.
- Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the cream cheese and bacon mixture, pressing edges to seal completely.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: one with flour, another with whisked eggs and milk, and the third with crushed Doritos.
- Carefully coat each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then dip into egg mixture, and finally roll completely in crushed Doritos, ensuring full coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F).
- Gently place coated chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
- Slice chicken diagonally to showcase the creamy, bacon-studded filling and crispy Doritos crust.
Notes
- Seal chicken pockets tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, using gentle pressure with fingertips to close the edges completely.
- Choose thick-cut bacon for richer flavor and better texture, ensuring it’s crispy before crumbling into the cream cheese mixture.
- Adjust Doritos flavor based on preference – nacho cheese creates bold taste, while cool ranch offers a tangy twist for adventurous palates.
- Gluten-free option: Replace regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs, and use gluten-free Doritos for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg