Cream Cheese and Bacon Doritos Chicken (Print version)
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon, then baked under a crunchy Doritos coating.
# Ingredients:
For the chicken
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4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz (170 g) each
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil for the baking dish
For the filling
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup (85 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
For the coating
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 cups (about 110 g) crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
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Pat the chicken dry. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then season the chicken on both sides.
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In a bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and green onions until evenly combined.
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Slice a pocket into the thick side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Divide the filling between the pockets and press the edges closed.
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Dip each stuffed chicken breast in beaten egg, letting the excess drip off. Press into the crushed Doritos until coated on all sides.
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Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the coating is crisp and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with ranch, sour cream, salad, or vegetables.
# Good to know:
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Use an instant-read thermometer for the most reliable doneness check.
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Best served right after baking while the Doritos coating is crisp.
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Crush the chips into mixed crumbs and small flakes for better texture.