This crispy Dorito Crusted Chicken is one delicious and easy way to prepare your chicken breasts. Quick to prep and made with a few simple ingredients, this cool ranch chicken recipe is sure to be a hit!
What’s in This Dorito Crusted Chicken Recipe?
Add some flavor to your dinner with this yummy cool ranch Dorito crusted chicken recipe. Oven-baked chicken breasts are coated with cool ranch chips for a super tasty meal that’s loaded with flavor and texture.
- Doritos: Create a crunchy, crispy, and flavorful coating for the chicken. We used cool ranch flavor, but any flavor will work.
- Mayonnaise: Adds moisture and fat to keep the chicken juicy and helps bind the Dorito coating.
- Sour Cream: Adds moisture and fat to keep the chicken juicy.
- Garlic: Adds a savory and earthy flavor to the chicken.
- Cheese: A bit of Parmesan cheese enhances the cheesy flavor of the Doritos.
- Chicken: We prefer to make this recipe with chicken breasts, but you can use thighs or tenders. Just be aware that the cooking time may vary.
Variations on Cool Ranch Chicken
We love cool ranch Doritos, but any flavor will work equally well. For a cheesier version, try the nacho cheese version, or for spicy chicken, try flamin’ hot. For a plain version, we like to use plain crushed tortilla chips as well.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Dorito crusted chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze Dorito crusted chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Made with just 5 ingredients, this Dorito crusted chicken recipe is quick, easy, and packs a punch! The kiddos will love this fun twist on their favorite snack food!
Dorito Crusted Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3½ cups cool ranch Doritos
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the Doritos into a Ziplock bag, seal, and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.3½ cups cool ranch Doritos
- In a small bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, minced garlic, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Set up a dredging station for the chicken. Place a bowl with crushed Doritos next to the bowl with the mayo mixture.
- Dab a paper towel on the chicken breast to make sure it is dry so everything will stick well. Season both sides of the chicken with sea salt.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Dip the chicken into the mayo bowl, evenly coating all sides. Then, dip the chicken into the bowl with crushed Doritos. Turn over the chicken and thoroughly cover with Doritos.
- Place chicken into an oven-safe baking dish and bake uncovered in the oven for 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve immediately and enjoy!
How much parmesan do you need for this recipe? In the ingredients it doesn’t list parmesan. Only in the instructions.
My bad! Like half a cup depending on your preference!
Nice and moist. I didn’t use Parmesan since it wasn’t in the ingredient list, but still good.
Glad you enjoyed it!