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Cream Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken

Cream Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken: The Ultimate Weeknight Delight

Cream Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken is a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese substitute with plain cream cheese if needed
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of bacon soup can be replaced with a similar cream soup variety
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese options include cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1 cup cooked bacon bits use turkey bacon for a lighter option
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken thighs can be used for more fat and flavor
  • 1 large egg try a flax egg for a vegan option
For the Topping
  • 2 cups crushed Doritos alternatives like crushed tortilla chips can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

How to Make Cream Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine chive and onion cream cheese with condensed cream of bacon soup in a large bowl. Mix until smooth, then fold in the shredded mozzarella and cooked bacon bits.
  3. Cut pockets into the boneless, skinless chicken breasts, being careful not to slice all the way through.
  4. Stuff each chicken pocket generously with the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Beat the egg in a small bowl, then brush it over the tops of the stuffed chicken.
  6. Press the crushed Doritos firmly onto the tops of the chicken breasts.
  7. Place the chicken in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and bake for 33 minutes.
  8. Rest your Cream Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh chives for a pop of color and added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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