Description
This Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken is an explosion of flavor! Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a creamy, cheesy bacon mixture and coated in crunchy Doritos, making for an indulgent and fun twist on stuffed chicken. Perfect for family dinners or a crowd-pleasing main dish, this recipe brings the best of creamy, smoky, and crunchy together in one unforgettable bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed Doritos (any flavor)
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Chicken: Take each chicken breast and create a pocket by cutting horizontally through the thickest part, being careful not to cut all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese and bacon mixture, securing it with toothpicks if needed.
- Coat with Doritos: Place the crushed Doritos in a shallow dish. Roll each stuffed chicken breast in the crushed Doritos, pressing lightly to coat well on all sides.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the delicious blend of creamy filling, juicy chicken, and crunchy Doritos!
Notes
- For extra heat, try using spicy-flavored Doritos.
- Mozzarella or pepper jack cheese can be used as a substitute for cheddar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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