Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken
Experience comfort food reimagined with this innovative chicken dish that combines crispy Doritos coating, creamy cheese filling, and savory bacon. This recipe transforms ordinary chicken breasts into an extraordinary meal that satisfies both sophisticated palates and fun-loving taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, it's a guaranteed conversation starter that delivers big on flavor and creativity.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Large bowl
- Food processor or rolling pin
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Plastic wrap
- Meat mallet
- Mixing bowls
- Cooking brush
- Instant-read thermometer
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Chicken:
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 family-size bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare filling:
- Mix softened cream cheese, bacon, garlic, green onions, cheddar, and pepper
- Refrigerate until needed
- Prepare chicken:
- Butterfly chicken breasts
- Pound to even thickness
- Season with salt and pepper
- Create coating stations:
- Crush Doritos finely in food processor
- Whisk eggs with milk
- Season flour with paprika
- Stuff chicken:
- Spread cream cheese mixture on each breast
- Roll and secure with toothpicks
- Coat chicken:
- Dredge in flour
- Dip in egg mixture
- Roll in crushed Doritos
- Place on prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for easy mixing
Don't crush Doritos too finely
Secure chicken well with toothpicks
Spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness
Check temperature at thickest part
Can use different Doritos flavors
Pat chicken dry before seasoning
Don't overstuff the chicken
Remove toothpicks before serving
Let chicken rest to retain juices
Don't crush Doritos too finely
Secure chicken well with toothpicks
Spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness
Check temperature at thickest part
Can use different Doritos flavors
Pat chicken dry before seasoning
Don't overstuff the chicken
Remove toothpicks before serving
Let chicken rest to retain juices