Description
Doritos Stuffed Chicken Breasts bring crunchy Mexican-inspired flavor to dinner tables. Crispy chicken exterior meets cheesy interior, delivering a bold taste experience that leaves diners craving more.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) crushed Doritos, any flavor
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) jalapeños, finely chopped
Seasoning and Coating Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (240 ml) flour
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy cheese filling by thoroughly blending softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl.
- Carefully season the cheese mixture with salt and black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently create a deep horizontal pocket in each chicken breast using a sharp knife, ensuring not to cut completely through the meat.
- Meticulously fill the chicken breast pockets with the prepared cheese mixture, distributing the filling evenly to ensure consistent flavor in each bite.
- Set up a three-stage breading station: arrange flour on one plate, whisk eggs in a separate bowl, and crush Doritos into fine crumbs on a third plate.
- Delicately coat each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess to create a thin, even layer.
- Dip the floured chicken into beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, which helps the final coating adhere properly.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken in crushed Doritos, pressing gently to ensure a complete and crispy exterior coating.
- Transfer the breaded chicken breasts to a lightly greased baking tray, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the exterior turns golden and crisp.
Notes
- Prep ahead by softening cream cheese and mixing cheese filling to save time during cooking.
- Create clean, deep pockets in chicken breasts without cutting through completely for perfect stuffing.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption.
- Crush Doritos into fine, consistent crumbs for an even, crunchy coating that adheres well.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute and maintain moisture.
- Choose spicy Doritos for extra kick or nacho cheese flavor for more intense cheese profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg