Description
Mini Chicken Taco Cups are a fun and delicious appetizer made with seasoned chicken, cheese, and toppings baked in crispy wonton wrappers. Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for topping)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional for topping)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, gently shaping them into cups.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning until combined.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the wonton cups.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top of each cup.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the wontons are golden and crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
- Customize toppings to your liking – guacamole, jalapeños, or hot sauce work great.
- These are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Freeze unbaked cups for a make-ahead appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taco cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
