Description
Discover the crispy and flavor-packed Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken with our easy-to-follow guide. Perfect for a fun and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Preparation Tips
- Preparing the Filling: Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing it with the bacon and seasonings. This will make it easier to spread and roll inside the chicken breasts.
- Stuffing the Chicken: Use toothpicks to secure the chicken breasts after stuffing them. This helps to keep the filling inside and ensures the chicken holds its shape during baking.
- Coating the Chicken: For an even Doritos coating, press the crushed chips firmly onto the chicken breasts. Make sure the chicken is fully coated for maximum crispiness.
Ingredients List
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups crushed Doritos (nacho cheese flavor)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over the filling and secure it with toothpicks if needed.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Place the crushed Doritos in a shallow dish.
- Brush the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Press the chicken into the crushed Doritos, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Bake and Serve:
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the Doritos coating is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Additional Tips and Notes
- Even Cooking: For uniform cooking, make sure the chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness. This prevents some parts from overcooking while others remain undercooked.
- Season the Chicken: Before adding the filling and coating, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. This ensures the chicken itself is flavorful, not just the coating.
- Using Different Doritos Flavors: Experiment with different Doritos flavors, such as Cool Ranch or Spicy Nacho, for a unique twist on the dish.