Cream Cheese And Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy bacon and cheese filling, coated in crushed Doritos, and baked to golden perfection—this weeknight dinner is rich, fun, and irresistibly crispy.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled (about 6 slices)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup Doritos crushed (Cool Ranch or Classic)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Fill each chicken pocket with the mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Crush Doritos in a zip-top bag and press onto the chicken to coat.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet, sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden, then bake for 20–25 minutes or until it reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove toothpicks, slice, and serve warm with the creamy filling and crisp Dorito crust.