Description
Cream Cheese and Bacon-Stuffed Doritos Chicken is a bold, crunchy, and cheesy comfort food dish featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a savory blend of cream cheese and crispy bacon, then coated in crushed Doritos for a flavorful, golden crust. Baked to perfection, this recipe is a fun and indulgent twist on classic stuffed chicken.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
200g (7 oz) cream cheese, softened
100g (3.5 oz) cooked bacon, chopped
150g (5 oz) crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese or preferred flavor)
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep the chicken: Slice each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket. Gently pound if too thick.
Make the filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cooked bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Stuff: Spoon the filling into each chicken breast pocket. Seal with toothpicks if needed.
Coat: Crush Doritos to a crumbly texture. Dip each stuffed breast in beaten egg, then press into Doritos to coat fully.
Bake: Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 75°C (165°F) and coating is golden and crispy.
Rest and serve: Let rest a few minutes before removing toothpicks. Serve hot.
Notes
Use toothpicks to prevent stuffing from leaking during baking.
Try mixing in shredded cheddar or veggies for a different flavor.
Can be cooked in an air fryer at 180°C for 15–20 minutes.
Refrigerate uncooked stuffed chicken up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American