Description
This Crispy Doritos-Crusted Chicken Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Shredded Chicken is a bold and cheesy comfort food dinner with a serious crunch. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a creamy, savory chicken and cheese filling, then coated in crushed Doritos for a crunchy, flavor-packed crust. It’s a fun, easy dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (or rotisserie)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1–2 cups crushed Doritos (nacho cheese or flavor of choice)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray or olive oil for baking
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
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Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
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In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese filling and gently press edges to seal.
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Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Doritos.
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Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and coat completely in crushed Doritos.
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Place on baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and coating is golden and crispy.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use flavored cream cheese for added variety (jalapeño, garlic herb, etc.)
- Cool Ranch or Spicy Nacho Doritos work great for flavor twists.
- Rotisserie chicken makes this even faster.
- For a buffalo version, mix buffalo sauce into the filling and serve with ranch.
- Air fryer method: Cook at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway for extra crisp.
