Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken

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### How to Make It

1. **Preheat your oven** to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. **Make the filling:** In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, bacon crumbles, and shredded cheddar. Add a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. **Prep the chicken:** Slice a pocket into each chicken breast (careful not to slice all the way through). Stuff generously with the cream cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.

4. **Crush the Doritos:** Place chips in a zip-top bag and crush them into coarse crumbs (you want texture!).

5. **Coat the chicken:** Dip each stuffed breast into the beaten egg, then press into crushed Doritos to coat.

6. **Bake:** Place in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy.

7. **Serve hot:** Let rest a few minutes, then dig in! Pair with a fresh side salad, roasted veggies, or even mac and cheese.

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### Tips & Variations

* **Spice it up:** Add jalapeños to the cream cheese filling or use spicy Doritos for an extra kick.
* **Go mini:** Use chicken tenders and stuff them for fun party-sized bites.
* **Add ranch seasoning** to the filling for even more flavor.
* **Air fryer option:** This recipe works great in an air fryer at 375°F for 20–22 minutes!

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### Final Thoughts

Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken is more than a recipe — it’s a flavor experience. It brings together the comfort of a home-cooked meal with the crunch and kick of your favorite snack. It’s playful, indulgent, and always gets people talking (and asking for seconds).

**So go ahead — crush those chips, stuff that chicken, and bake up something unforgettable tonight.**

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