Best Chicken Taco Cups Recipes

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CHICKEN TACO CUPS



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For holiday parties and summer picnics, try these stuffed wonton cups with a Southwest-style chicken filling. You can freeze them, too. Just reheat after thawing. -Lee Ann Lowe, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
36 wonton wrappers
Sour cream, chopped green onions and chopped ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , Transfer chicken to a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, half of the salsa and 1 cup cheese., Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. , Spoon rounded tablespoonfuls of chicken mixture into cups; top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN TACO LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, chicken broth, romaine lettuce, shredded mexican cheese blend, tomato

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black peppercorn
½ medium white onion, halved
6 cloves garlic, divided, 4 whole and 2 minced
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ cup chicken broth
4 large leaves romaine lettuce
½ cup shredded mexican cheese blend
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts, salt, peppercorns, onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve at least ¾ cup (180 ml) of the cooking liquid to use as broth. Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and oregano. Sauté until the oil is bubbling and very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and stir until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
  • Top with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams

FIESTA CHICKEN TACO CUPS



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Here's a recipe that makes a nice presentation for a quick Mexican flavored chicken salad. Please note that the first ingredient should read 1 package Soft Taco Dinner, but I couldn't sneak that one through Zaar, lol.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 1/3 ounce) package taco shells
1 medium red bell peppers or 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
lettuce, shredded
cheese, shredded
sour cream
tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove tortillas, taco sauce, hot sauce, and taco seasoning mix from dinner kit.
  • Press or fold tortillas to fit into muffin cups coated with vegetable cooking spray, forming bowls; coat bowls with cooking spray. (It helps to microwave the tortillas a few seconds to make them more pliable).
  • Bake at 375ºF for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Saute chopped bell pepper and onion in hot oil in a large skillet 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in chicken, taco sauce, hot sauce, taco seasoning mix, 1/4 cup water, and lime juice; cook over medium heat 10 minutes.
  • Spoon evenly into tortilla cups, and top with desired condiments.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.3, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 54.8, Sodium 402.7, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 28.9

FIESTA CHICKEN TACO CUPS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups refrigerated taco sauce with seasoned chicken (from 18-oz container)
1/2 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen corn (from 1-lb bag)
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
Sour cream, salsa or sliced ripe olives, if desired

Steps:

  • Step 1: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 8 medium muffin cups with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat taco sauce with chicken over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Step 2: Unroll dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press each into 8x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Cut each in half crosswise, making 8 squares. Sprinkle both sides of each square with cornmeal. Press each in bottom and up side of muffin cup; turn edges of dough under, pressing to extend 1/4 inch above edge of cup.
  • Step 3: Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture into each cup. Sprinkle cheese over each.
  • Step 4: Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from muffin cups. Serve warm.

FIESTA CHICKEN TACO CUPS



Fiesta Chicken Taco Cups image

Here's a recipe that makes a nice presentation for a quick Mexican flavored chicken salad. I couldn't find the dinner kit, so I made these with my mini tortilla shell baskets. I used 2 cans of chicken, about 1/2 bottle of taco sauce, 3-4 dashes of Tabasco, and about 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning mix. Next time I would increase...

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 16.3-oz pkg soft taco dinner
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced
1/4 c water
2 Tbsp lime juice
lettuce, shredded
cheese, shredded
sour cream, for garnish
tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Remove tortillas, taco sauce, hot sauce, and taco seasoning mix from dinner kit.
  • 2. Press or fold tortillas to fit into muffin cups coated with vegetable cooking spray, forming bowls; coat bowls with cooking spray.
  • 3. Bake at 375ºF for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 4. Saute chopped bell pepper and onion in hot oil in a large skillet 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 5. Stir in chicken, taco sauce, hot sauce, taco seasoning mix, 1/4 cup water, and lime juice; cook over medium heat 10 minutes.
  • 6. Spoon evenly into tortilla cups, and top with desired condiments.
  • 7. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN TACO CUPS



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This recipe is from a Taste of Home magazine, with a few changes made by me. I make these for get togethers and they are requested often and usually disappear fast.

Provided by Becky in Wisconsin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (your favorite)
1 small onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
36 wonton wrappers
sour cream
chopped green onion
chopped ripe olives
chopped green olives
salsa (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • Transfer chicken to a food processor; cover and process until chopped.
  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, half the salsa, and 1°C cheese.
  • Prepare a mini muffin pan by spraying cups with cooking spray. Press wonton wrapper into each cup. Bake at 375 for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Fill cups with the chicken mixture. top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.
  • Serve warm. Put out the garnishes around the tray and let guests top as they desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 175.9, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 5.5

CRUNCHY CHICKEN TACO CUPS



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EVEN THE KIDS WILL LOVE THEM!

Provided by Tamara VASTINE

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pkg reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar(s) salsa 16 ounces, divided
2 c shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
36 wonton wrappers
sour cream (optional
chopped green onions (optional)
chooed black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
  • 2. Transfer chicken to a food processor; cover and process until chopped.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, half of the salsa and 1 cup cheese.
  • 4. Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 5. Spoon rounded tablespoonfuls of chicken mixture into cups; top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.

FIESTA CHICKEN TACO CUPS



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Enjoy a Mexican dinner with these baked chicken cups made using Pillsbury® crescent dinner rolls and flavored with taco sauce - a tasty meal. 4 servings (2 taco cups each)

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups refrigerated taco sauce with seasoned chicken (from 18-oz container)
1/2 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen corn (from 1-lb bag)
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
Sour cream, salsa or sliced ripe olives, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8 medium muffin cups with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat taco sauce with chicken over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Unroll dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press each into 8x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Cut each in half crosswise, making 8 squares. Sprinkle both sides of each square with cornmeal. Press each in bottom and up side of muffin cup; turn edges of dough under, pressing to extend 1/4 inch above edge of cup.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture into each cup. Sprinkle cheese over each.
  • Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from muffin cups. Serve warm.

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