Dorito Chicken Parmesan Bake
A whimsical twist on classic chicken parmesan, featuring tender chicken, savory marinara, and a crunchy Dorito topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the cooked chicken in a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the marinara.
- Crush the Doritos in a bag, then sprinkle crumbs over the cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and topping is golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add jalapeños to the marinara sauce. You can prepare this recipe ahead of time and store it in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, Doritos, casserole, comfort food, family recipe