Cream Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken with creamy bacon filling and a bold Doritos crust. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup (225 g) cream cheese, softened
03 - 0.5 cup (75 g) cooked bacon, crumbled
04 - 1 cup (110 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Coating and Binding

05 - 2 cups (100 g) nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, finely crushed
06 - 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
07 - 2 large eggs, beaten
08 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk

→ Seasoning and Cooking

09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C. Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, taking care not to cut through completely.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded mozzarella. Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to preference.
03 - Generously spoon the cheese mixture into each chicken pocket, distributing evenly. Secure the open edges with toothpicks to keep the filling enclosed.
04 - Arrange three shallow bowls: Place the crushed Doritos in the first, flour in the second, and whisked eggs with milk in the third.
05 - Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip entirely into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with crushed Doritos, pressing to adhere.
06 - In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear breaded chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
07 - Transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through and the filling is bubbling.
08 - Remove toothpicks and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.

# Notes:

01 - Chilling the stuffed chicken in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before breading can help the filling hold its shape during cooking.