Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken

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Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken 🧀🥓🍗

The Ultimate Crunchy, Cheesy, Bacon-Stuffed Chicken!

This Doritos-crusted chicken is stuffed with a creamy, smoky bacon-cheese filling for an irresistibly crispy, juicy, and flavorful dinner that’s fun, easy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or when you want to impress without stress!

📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken & Filling

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best melt!)
  • ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (or turkey bacon!)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar for extra sharpness)

For the Crunchy Coating

  • 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, finely crushed (about 1 small bag)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp milk (or water)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

(Optional: Add 1 tsp garlic powder or ½ tsp smoked paprika to the filling!)

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butterfly the chicken: Cut a deep pocket into each breast (don’t slice through!).

2️⃣ Make the Filling

  1. Mix cream cheese, bacon, mozzarella, salt & pepper until smooth.

3️⃣ Stuff & Secure

  1. Stuff each breast with ¼ of the filling.
  2. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

4️⃣ Bread the Chicken

  1. Set up 3 bowls:
  • 1st bowl: Flour
  • 2nd bowl: Beaten eggs + milk
  • 3rd bowl: Crushed Doritos
  1. Coat each breast: Flour → Egg → Doritos (press crumbs to stick!).

5️⃣ Sear & Bake

  1. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet.
  2. Sear chicken 2-3 mins per side until golden.
  3. Transfer to oven and bake 20-25 mins (until 165°F/74°C internally).

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Rest 5 mins, remove toothpicks, and serve hot.

🔥 Pro Tips for Success

✅ Even cooking: Pound thicker breasts to ½-inch uniform thickness.
✅ Extra crispy? Broil 1-2 mins at the end.
✅ No Doritos? Use Cool Ranch or spicy chips for a twist!
✅ Make ahead: Stuff & bread chicken, then refrigerate up to 24 hrs before baking.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • With: Ranch dressing, sour cream, or extra melted cheese.
  • Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad.
  • Game day: Slice into strips for easy dipping!

🌿 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~580
  • Protein: 48g
  • Carbs: 32g
  • Crunchy indulgence: 30g fat

🎉 Why This Recipe Rocks

✔ Doritos crust = next-level crunch
✔ Creamy, bacon-cheese center = pure comfort
✔ One-skillet meal = easy cleanup

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