Cream Cheese & Bacon Stufted Doritos Chicken

When it comes to comfort food with a twist, Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken is a dish that’s sure to leave your taste buds tingling. This recipe marries the savory goodness of bacon, the creamy richness of cream cheese, and the unmistakable crunch of Doritos. It’s a meal that’s easy to prepare but delivers an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Before you start, gather the following ingredients to ensure your cooking process is smooth and enjoyable:

Ingredient
Quantity

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 large

Cream cheese, softened
1 package (8 oz or 225g)

Shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (100g)

Bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 slices

Garlic powder
1/2 tsp

Onion powder
1/2 tsp

Salt and pepper
To taste

Crushed Doritos (any flavor)
2 cups (100g)

All-purpose flour
1/2 cup (60g)

Eggs, beaten
2 large

Milk
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Preparation
1. Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This temperature ensures that the chicken will cook evenly and the coating will crisp up nicely. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until you have a smooth, well-blended filling. This creamy mixture will serve as the flavorful core of your chicken.
3. Create the Chicken Pockets
Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully make a horizontal slit along the thickest part of each chicken breast. Be sure to create a pocket large enough to hold the filling, but avoid cutting all the way through the meat. This pocket will hold the delicious cream cheese mixture.
4. Stuff the Chicken Breasts
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket, dividing it evenly among the four breasts. Press the edges of the chicken together to close the pocket, and secure it with toothpicks if necessary. This step is crucial to keep the filling from spilling out during the cooking process.
5. Prepare the Doritos Coating
For the coating, you’ll need three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the crushed Doritos. The type of Doritos you choose will influence the flavor of the dish, so pick your favorite variety—Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, or Spicy Sweet Chili all work well. In the second dish, add the all-purpose flour. In the third dish, whisk together the beaten eggs and milk until well combined.