Description
Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with creamy cheese and smoky bacon, then coated in crunchy Doritos for an irresistible flavor and texture combination. Perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner or party dish!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing horizontally (without cutting all the way through) to create a pocket for the stuffing. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder to pack in flavor from the start.
Make the Filling
Mix softened cream cheese and crumbled bacon in a bowl until smooth and well-blended. Stuff each chicken breast with the creamy, smoky filling. Use toothpicks if needed to keep the filling inside while cooking.
Coat the Chicken
Set up a breading station: Bowl 1: Flour Bowl 2: Beaten eggs Bowl 3: Crushed Doritos + shredded cheddar cheese
Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with the Doritos-cheese mixture. Press gently for the best crunch!
Bake the Chicken
Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
Serve
Remove any toothpicks and serve hot! Enjoy the crispy, cheesy crust with the creamy, bacon-filled center — a crowd-pleaser for sure!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 195mg