Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken
This dish takes stuffed chicken to the next level by adding a creamy, savory filling of cream cheese and bacon, then coating the chicken in crushed Doritos for a crispy, cheesy crust. It’s the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and savory flavors, and a unique twist on comfort food.
Equipment
- Baking sheet or baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Small mixing bowl
- Large resealable plastic bag (for crushing Doritos)
- Toothpicks (optional, for sealing the chicken)
- Mallet or rolling pin (for flattening chicken)
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed Doritos Nacho Cheese flavor works well
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
For the Cream Cheese Bacon Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) using a mallet or rolling pin.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the Chicken:
- Spoon an equal amount of the cream cheese and bacon mixture onto each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over the filling and secure with toothpicks, if necessary, to keep the filling inside.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Place the flour, beaten eggs, and crushed Doritos in three separate shallow bowls.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with crushed Doritos, pressing lightly to adhere the crumbs.
- Bake the Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. If using shredded cheese as an extra topping, sprinkle it over the chicken in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, and carefully remove toothpicks before serving.
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