Description
Irresistible cream cheese and bacon stuffed doritos chicken brings bold flavors from comfort food classics. Crispy doritos coating and rich filling create a mouthwatering meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup (250 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (50 g) bacon, cooked, crumbled
- 2 eggs, large, beaten
- 2 cups (120 g) Doritos, nacho cheese, crushed
- ½ cup (60 g) flour, all-purpose
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, black, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Activate the oven to 375F (190C), lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray.
- Filling Creation: Blend cream cheese, cheddar, and crumbled bacon with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Chicken Preparation: Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, ensuring the meat remains intact. Generously stuff the pocket with the prepared bacon-cheese mixture, securing edges with toothpicks to prevent leakage.
- Coating Process: Create a three-stage breading station – first dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg wash, finally coat completely with crushed Doritos, pressing gently to ensure maximum adherence.
- Baking: Position the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) and the exterior turns a magnificent golden-brown with a crispy texture.
- Serving: Allow the chicken to rest briefly, enabling juice redistribution. Plate with complementary sides such as garden salad, steamed vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Pocket Precision: Cut chicken breasts carefully to create an even pocket without piercing through, ensuring the filling stays securely inside during cooking.
- Cheese Mixture Balance: Mix cream cheese at room temperature for smoother blending, preventing lumps and creating a more consistent filling texture.
- Doritos Coating Trick: Crush Doritos finely and evenly for maximum crunch, pressing gently to help the coating adhere better to the chicken surface.
- Temperature Watch: Use a meat thermometer to confirm 165F internal temperature, preventing undercooking while avoiding dry chicken breast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg