Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken
A flavorful stuffed chicken dish combining cream cheese, bacon, and crunchy Doritos, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6-8 strips)
- 1 cup crushed Doritos (flavor of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Using a sharp knife, make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the thickest part, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Take the cream cheese mixture and stuff each chicken breast pocket generously. Secure the openings with toothpicks if necessary.
- Roll each stuffed chicken breast in the crushed Doritos to coat them evenly. Place the coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). The Doritos coating should be golden and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. Feel free to experiment with different cheese or spice variations to suit your taste. You can substitute the Doritos with other crushed snacks like tortilla chips or even breadcrumbs for a different crunch. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.