Description
Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken is a crispy, flavor-packed chicken dish stuffed with creamy seasoned filling and coated in crunchy Doritos for an irresistible baked or fried dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups crushed Doritos chips (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for baking or pan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast evenly with the cream cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and crushed Doritos.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip into eggs, then coat thoroughly with Doritos.
- Place chicken in the prepared baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and coating is crispy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Turkey bacon keeps the dish halal-friendly.
- Air fryer can be used at 375°F for about 18–20 minutes.
- Secure filling well to prevent leaking.
- Serve with salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American