Description
Looking to impress your family with a dinner recipe that’s equal parts indulgent and unforgettable
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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- ½ cup cooked turkey bacon or beef bacon, chopped
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- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
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- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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- 1 teaspoon onion powder
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- ½ teaspoon paprika
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- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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- 1 large egg (for coating)
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- 1½ cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos (use a food processor or zip bag + rolling pin)
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper until fully combined.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through. If the chicken is thick, gently pound it out slightly with a mallet for even cooking.
Stuff each chicken breast with 2–3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the edges if needed.
Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Place crushed Doritos in another shallow dish. Dip each stuffed chicken breast in the egg, then press into the crushed chips to fully coat.
For extra crunch, lightly drizzle with olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
Place the coated chicken in the baking dish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature). The Doritos coating should be golden and crispy.
Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks, slice, and garnish with fresh herbs or green onions if desired.
Notes
Don’t overfill the chicken—just enough to add creaminess without spilling during baking. Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Lightly pressing the Doritos coating into the chicken ensures it sticks and crisps up. If the chicken seems too thick, slice or pound it thinner before stuffing. Line your pan for easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
Keywords: Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken Recipe