Description
This Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory blend of cream cheese, crispy bacon, and melted mozzarella. Coated in a crunchy Doritos crust and baked to perfection, it’s a flavorful, fun twist on stuffed chicken that’s perfect for an indulgent weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Stuffing
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Breading and Cooking
- 2 cups nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. This will hold the stuffing.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to heat up while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, shredded mozzarella cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine until smooth and well incorporated.
- Stuff the Chicken: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Secure the edges with toothpicks to keep the filling inside during cooking.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Place the crushed Doritos in one shallow bowl, the all-purpose flour in a second bowl, and in a third bowl whisk together the beaten eggs and milk.
- Bread the Chicken: Coat each stuffed chicken breast first in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated, and finally press into the crushed Doritos crumbs, covering thoroughly to create a crunchy crust.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place each breaded chicken breast in the pan and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to develop a crispy exterior.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness or pound them slightly for even cooking.
- Be careful not to overfill the pockets to prevent stuffing from leaking out.
- Use toothpicks to secure openings and remember to remove them before serving.
- Feel free to swap mozzarella with cheddar for a stronger cheese flavor.
- Crush Doritos finely for an even coating but some texture can add crispiness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked without drying it out.
