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Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken Recipe

This **Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken** is a fun and flavorful twist on your classic stuffed chicken. With a crispy Doritos coating and a creamy bacon filling, this dish is sure to be a hit for family dinners or a special gathering. It’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and has just the right amount of crunch from the nacho cheese Doritos!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken Recipe
Yield: 4

Materials

For the Chicken:

  • - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • - 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp onion powder
  • - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 2 cups crushed Doritos nacho cheese flavor
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to **375°F (190°C)**. Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a medium bowl, combine the **softened cream cheese**, **crumbled bacon**, **garlic powder**, **onion powder**, **smoked paprika**, **salt**, and **pepper**. Mix everything together until well combined. The cream cheese mixture should be smooth and evenly distributed with the bacon bits.

Step 3: Prepare the Chicken Breasts

  • Carefully cut a pocket into each **chicken breast** by slicing horizontally through the thickest part, making sure not to cut all the way through. This will create a space for the cream cheese and bacon filling.

Step 4: Stuff the Chicken

  • Spoon the **cream cheese and bacon mixture** into each pocket of the chicken breasts. Ensure the filling is evenly distributed among the chicken. If needed, use toothpicks to secure the edges and prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.

Step 5: Coat the Chicken with Doritos

  • Place the **crushed Doritos** on a plate. Press each stuffed chicken breast into the crushed Doritos, ensuring both sides are coated. The crumbs should stick well to the chicken, especially on the outer surface.

Step 6: Bake the Chicken

  • Place the Doritos-coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Lightly brush the tops with **olive oil** to help them crisp up while baking.
  • Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for **25-30 minutes**, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of **165°F (74°C)**. The Doritos coating should be golden and crispy, and the cream cheese filling should be hot and melted.

Step 7: Serve

  • Once the chicken is done, remove the toothpicks (if used) and let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving. This will help keep the filling intact.