Description
Doritos chicken becomes irresistible when stuffed with creamy cheese and crispy bacon, creating a mouthwatering fusion of flavors. Crisp breading and melted filling promise a delightful meal that satisfies hunger and delights the palate with each savory bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups Doritos nacho cheese flavor, crushed
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Craft a savory filling by blending softened cream cheese with crispy bacon crumbles, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until uniformly mixed.
- Heat oven to 375F (190C). Tenderize chicken breasts to consistent thickness using a meat mallet, creating an ideal surface for stuffing.
- Carefully spoon the cream cheese and bacon mixture into the center of each chicken breast, gently folding the meat to encase the filling completely. Secure with toothpicks if necessary to prevent leakage.
- Crush Doritos into fine, textured crumbs in a shallow dish, creating a crunchy exterior coating.
- Lightly brush each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage for optimal crispiness.
- Roll the oiled chicken in crushed Doritos, pressing gently to create an even, adherent coating that will transform into a golden, crunchy shell during baking.
- Transfer coated chicken to a 9×13-inch baking dish, positioning pieces with spacing to allow even heat circulation.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165F and Doritos coating turns a rich, golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute juices and complete cooking process. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth filling distribution.
- Pound chicken breasts evenly to prevent uneven cooking and ensure consistent texture throughout the meat.
- Use toothpicks sparingly and remember to remove them before serving to avoid accidentally biting into them.
- Experiment with different Doritos flavors like Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch to create unique taste variations and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg