Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken 🐔🌟
Get ready to elevate your dinner game! This bold, flavor-packed chicken dish is stuffed with creamy cheese and crispy bacon, then coated in crushed Doritos for an ultra-crunchy, crave-worthy crust. 🧀🔥
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled 🥓
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 2 cups nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, crushed into fine crumbs 🧡
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten 🥚
- 1 tbsp milk 🥛
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
3️⃣ Make the Filling:
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Stuff the Chicken:
Fill each chicken breast pocket with the cream cheese mixture. Secure the openings with toothpicks, if needed.
5️⃣ Bread the Chicken:
Set up a breading station:
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs mixed with milk
- Bowl 3: Crushed Doritos
Dip each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, then egg mixture, then press into the Doritos until well coated.
6️⃣ Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken breast for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
7️⃣ Bake to Perfection:
Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (165°F/74°C) and filling is hot.
8️⃣ Rest and Serve:
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with:
- A crisp green salad 🥗
- Roasted vegetables 🌽
- Creamy mashed potatoes 🥔
Time & Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
This Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken is the ultimate comfort food—crispy, cheesy, and totally irresistible! 💥