Making Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken is an enjoyable process when you break it down. Follow these steps for a delicious result:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures your chicken cooks evenly.

2. Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well-blended.

3. Prepare the Chicken: Use a sharp knife to create a pocket in each chicken breast. Take care not to cut all the way through.

4. Stuff the Chicken: Generously fill each pocket in the chicken breasts with the cream cheese and bacon mixture.

5. Coat with Doritos: In a separate bowl, place the crushed Doritos. Gently dip each stuffed chicken breast in the crushed Doritos, ensuring they are fully coated.

6. Heat the Oil: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

7. Sear the Chicken: Carefully place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

8. Transfer to Oven: Once browned, transfer the skillet (or the chicken to a baking dish, if not using an oven-safe skillet) to the preheated oven.

9. Bake: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

10. Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.