Description
This Cream Cheese Stuffed Doritos Chicken is a flavor-packed dish with a crispy, cheesy coating and a creamy filling. Boneless chicken breasts are stuffed with a cheesy cream cheese mixture and coated in crushed Doritos for the ultimate crunch. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Stuff each pocket with the cream cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Prepare Coating: Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten egg in another, and the crushed Doritos in a third.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and then press it into the crushed Doritos to ensure an even coating.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F or 74°C) and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Cheese Substitutes: Feel free to use other cheeses like mozzarella or provolone if cheddar isn’t available.
- Spice It Up: For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese filling or sprinkle red pepper flakes onto the Doritos coating.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the stuffed chicken breasts and coat them the day before. Store them in the fridge and bake them when ready to serve.
- Alternative Coating: If you want a gluten-free version, you can use gluten-free flour and gluten-free Doritos.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with a fresh side salad, roasted vegetables, or dipping sauces like ranch or BBQ for a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg