Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken – Crunchy, Cheesy, Irresistible! 🧀🥓🍗


 

1. Prep the Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast (slice horizontally, but not all the way through).

2. Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Stuff & Secure

  • Spoon filling into each chicken pocket.

  • Seal with toothpicks if needed.

4. Coat with Doritos

  • Dip each stuffed breast in beaten egg, then press into crushed Doritos, coating evenly.

5. Bake to Perfection

  • Place on a greased baking sheet (or wire rack for extra crispiness).

  • Bake 25-30 mins until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

  • Broil 1-2 mins for extra crunch (watch closely!).

6. Serve & Enjoy!

  • Remove toothpicks, drizzle with ranch, and garnish with green onions.

Pro Tips for the Best Stuffed Chicken

🔥 Extra crispy? Use panko + Doritos for double crunch.
🧀 More cheese? Add pepper jack or mozzarella to the filling.
🌶 Spicy kick? Mix in jalapeños or hot sauce.
💡 Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken (but skip stuffing).

Serving Ideas

🍽 Classic: With mashed potatoes and roasted veggies.
🥗 Low-carb: Over a Caesar salad.
🍔 Sandwich style: Slice and serve on a bun with lettuce & tomato.

Storage & Reheating

❄️ Fridge: Keeps for 3 days (reheat in oven for best texture).
⏳ Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for 1 month (thaw before reheating).

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