Description
Cream cheese and bacon stuffed doritos chicken elevates comfort food with its irresistible flavor combination. Crispy doritos coating meets rich, creamy filling, creating a mouthwatering meal that will satisfy your deepest cravings and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Bacon Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese flavor)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) to ensure proper cooking temperature.
- Combine softened cream cheese with crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, creating a rich, flavorful filling.
- Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally, forming a deep pocket without cutting completely through the meat.
- Generously stuff the prepared cream cheese mixture into the chicken breast pockets, using toothpicks to secure the opening if needed.
- Create a three-stage breading setup: first dish with flour, second with whisked eggs, third with finely crushed Doritos.
- Thoroughly coat each stuffed chicken breast by first dredging in flour, then dipping in eggs, and finally rolling in crushed Doritos for a crunchy exterior.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, achieving a golden sear on each side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet directly to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, ensuring the chicken is completely cooked and the internal filling is heated through and bubbling.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and even distribution of ingredients throughout the stuffing.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels before cutting pockets to help breading adhere better and create crispier exterior.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and substantial texture in the cream cheese filling.
- Experiment with different Doritos flavors like Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch to customize the chicken’s coating and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg