Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Doritos Chicken recipe is a delicious and simple dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a creamy blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and garlic powder, all coated with crunchy crushed Doritos for a flavorful, kid-friendly meal ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
Optional Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Optionally, season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Mix cream cheese blend: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder until smooth and well mixed.
- Spread cheese mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese and cheddar mixture over the top of each chicken breast in the baking dish.
- Add Doritos topping: Crush the Doritos into small pieces and sprinkle them generously over the cream cheese layer covering the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the Doritos are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy a creamy, cheesy, and crunchy meal your family will love.
Notes
- You can season the chicken with additional spices like paprika or chili powder for extra flavor.
- For a lower sodium option, use reduced-sodium Doritos or substitute with crushed low-sodium crackers.
- Allow the cream cheese to soften before mixing to ensure a smooth blend.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
