Description
Sizzling cream cheese and bacon stuffed doritos chicken delivers a flavor explosion that blends crunchy snack excitement with gourmet comfort. Crispy doritos coating and rich filling create an irresistible meal you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Stuffing:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Doritos
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, crushed Doritos, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is uniformly combined.
- Carefully slice a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being cautious not to cut completely through the meat, creating a spacious cavity for stuffing.
- Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the prepared cream cheese and bacon mixture, gently pressing to secure the filling inside without tearing the chicken.
- Sprinkle additional salt and pepper over the exterior of the stuffed chicken breasts to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to a greased baking dish, ensuring they are not touching each other for proper heat circulation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, verifying doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful result.
- Plate and serve immediately while the chicken is hot and the cheese filling is melted and creamy.
Notes
- Crush Doritos finely to ensure an even coating and crunch on the chicken’s exterior.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and easier stuffing of chicken breasts.
- Pat chicken dry before stuffing to help the mixture adhere better and prevent excess moisture.
- Choose thick chicken breasts to create a larger pocket for more delicious stuffing mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg