Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken
This easy and delicious dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and crispy bacon, coated with crushed Doritos for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Cook until crispy
- 1 cup Doritos, crushed (flavor of choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
Making the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well incorporated.
Preparing Chicken
- Cut pockets in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the pockets with the cream cheese filling, packing it in well.
- Crush the Doritos in a resealable bag until they have a breadcrumb-like consistency.
Coating and Baking
- Coat each stuffed chicken breast generously in the crushed Doritos.
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish, then place the coated chicken breasts inside.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serving
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving hot.
Notes
This dish is versatile enough to serve for both casual family dinners and formal gatherings. Feel free to customize the fillings and Doritos flavor for a unique experience each time.