Cream Cheese and Stuffed Doritos Chicken
is a satisfyingly savory dish that’s both crispy on the outside and deliciously creamy on the inside. It's made with tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich, velvety cream cheese mixture, then coated in crunchy, zesty Dorito crumbs for a flavor explosion in every bite. This isn’t just your average chicken recipe—it’s a bold, mouthwatering meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Even if you’re not a Doritos fan, this dish is undeniably irresistible and easily adaptable to your favorite crunchy chips.
Equipment
- Baking Dish: To bake the stuffed chicken to juicy perfection.
- Mixing Bowls: To prepare the cream cheese filling and Dorito coating.
- Sharp Knife: For cutting pockets into the chicken breasts.
- Plastic Bag or Food Processor: For crushing the Doritos into crumbs.
- Toothpicks: To secure the stuffed chicken breasts if needed.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 cups crushed Doritos any flavor
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Toothpicks optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and green onions.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and fill with the cream cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Crush the Doritos into crumbs using a plastic bag and rolling pin or a food processor.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder and onion powder, then coat with the crushed Doritos.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve warm. Enjoy!