Description
Crispy chicken receives a flavor-packed upgrade with cream cheese and bacon stuffed doritos chicken, blending crunchy textures and bold American comfort food. Cheesy, savory goodness awaits you in this irresistible dish that promises to elevate dinner from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 7.5 ounces (213 grams) chive and onion cream cheese
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) Campbells condensed cream of bacon soup
- 1/2 cup real bacon bits
Coating Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup crushed Doritos
Instructions
- Prepare a welcoming culinary workspace by preheating the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment.
- Craft a luxurious filling by whisking cream cheese and cream of bacon soup together using an electric mixer until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Enrich the mixture by gently folding in shredded mozzarella and crispy bacon bits, creating a decadent flavor profile.
- Transform chicken breasts into delectable pouches by carefully slicing them horizontally, creating a spacious cavity for the creamy filling.
- Generously spread the prepared cream cheese mixture along the bottom half of each chicken breast, ensuring even distribution.
- Elegantly fold the top half of the chicken over the filling, sealing in the luscious ingredients.
- Position the stuffed chicken breasts carefully in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, preparing them for their final transformation.
- Create a golden binding agent by thoroughly beating an egg in a small bowl.
- Delicately brush the egg wash over the chicken’s surface, creating a perfect adhesive for the upcoming crunchy coating.
- Crush Doritos into fine, flavorful crumbs and generously sprinkle them over the chicken, gently pressing to ensure a crisp, even coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 33 minutes, or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and develops a golden, crispy exterior.
- Allow the chicken to rest briefly after cooking, letting the flavors meld and juices redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking and prevent foodborne illness.
- Crush Doritos finely and evenly for a consistent, crispy coating that adheres perfectly to the chicken’s surface.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon for a lighter, healthier version of this indulgent dish.
- Experiment with different Doritos flavors like Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch to create unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1186 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg