Doritos Chicken Stuffed With Cream Cheese And Bacon
This indulgent dish features chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and crispy bacon, all coated in crushed Doritos for an extra crunch. Perfect for a fun dinner or a party dish, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cooking spray
- 1 cutting board
- 1 plastic bag or food processor for crushing Doritos
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Approximately 1.5 lbs total.
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened.
- 8 slices bacon Cooked and crumbled.
- 1 cup crushed Doritos
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- as needed spray cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice each one horizontally, creating a pocket for the filling. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese and bacon mixture, using a spoon to fill them generously.
- Secure the openings with toothpicks if needed.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place the stuffed chicken breasts in the dish.
- Pour the crushed Doritos over the top of the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. If using toothpicks, remove them before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Leftover stuffed chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.