Description
Sizzling doritos breasts combine crispy coating with juicy chicken for a mouthwatering meal. Crunchy texture and bold flavors make this dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- ½ cup cream cheese (113 grams), softened
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese (28 grams), shredded
- 1 cup Doritos (120 grams), crushed, any flavor
- 1 cup flour (125 grams)
- 2 tbsps jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and set up a breading station with flour, whisked eggs, and crushed Doritos chips.
- Filling Creation: Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Chicken Preparation: Carefully slice chicken breasts horizontally, creating a pocket without cutting completely through, then generously stuff with the cheese and jalapeño mixture.
- Breading Process: Coat each stuffed chicken breast by first dredging in flour, shaking off excess, then dipping in beaten eggs, and finally rolling thoroughly in crushed Doritos crumbs for a crunchy exterior.
- Baking: Lightly grease a baking tray and arrange the breaded chicken breasts with space between them. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating turns golden and crispy.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut chicken breasts carefully to create a deep pocket without slicing completely through, which ensures perfect cheese filling and prevents leakage during cooking.
- Cheese Distribution Matters: Spread cheese mixture evenly inside chicken pocket, pressing gently to compact filling and prevent separation during baking.
- Breading Technique: Shake off excess flour and ensure complete egg coating before rolling in Doritos crumbs for maximum crispiness and flavor adherence.
- Temperature Check Essential: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and juicy results without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg