Description
A delicious recipe for chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese and bacon, coated in crushed Doritos for a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Carefully cut a pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese and bacon mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Set up three bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs mixed with milk in the second, and crushed Doritos in the third.
- Coat each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the crushed Doritos.
- Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, depending on thickness, until the coating is crisp and the chicken reaches 165°F in the center.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- For a spicier version, consider adding jalapeños to the stuffing mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg