Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken 🧀🥓🍗

The Ultimate Crunchy, Cheesy, Bacon-Stuffed Chicken!

This Doritos-crusted chicken is stuffed with a creamy, smoky bacon-cheese filling for an irresistibly crispy, juicy, and flavorful dinner that’s fun, easy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or when you want to impress without stress!

📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken & Filling

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best melt!)
• ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (or turkey bacon!)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar for extra sharpness)

For the Crunchy Coating

• 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, finely crushed (about 1 small bag)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tbsp milk (or water)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

(Optional: Add 1 tsp garlic powder or ½ tsp smoked paprika to the filling!)

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Butterfly the chicken: Cut a deep pocket into each breast (don’t slice through!).

2️⃣ Make the Filling

3. Mix cream cheese, bacon, mozzarella, salt & pepper until smooth.

3️⃣ Stuff & Secure

4. Stuff each breast with ¼ of the filling.
5. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

4️⃣ Bread the Chicken

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