Description
Delicious Loaded Nacho-Stuffed Chicken Breasts filled with cheesy goodness and topped with crunchy nacho chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican cheese blend)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (or jalapeños for heat)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup crushed nacho tortilla chips (Doritos work well)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Sour cream or ranch dressing, for topping
- Extra bacon crumbles, for topping
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, corn, peppers or jalapeños, and half the bacon. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the filling generously into each chicken breast pocket. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dredge each stuffed breast in flour, then dip into beaten eggs. Press into a mix of crushed nacho chips and panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place on a greased baking sheet or oven-safe skillet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
- Drizzle with sour cream or ranch. Sprinkle with extra bacon and fresh herbs. Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or Mexican rice.
Notes
- For extra heat, use jalapeños in the filling.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Can be served with a side of Mexican rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg