Fiesta Chicken Taco Cups

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0

Spicy and savory Fiesta Chicken Taco Cups recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/4 cups refrigerated taco sauce with seasoned chicken ( from 18-oz container )
	1/2 cup Green Giant & reg ; Niblets & reg ; frozen corn ( from 1-lb bag )
	1 can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
	1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
	1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend , finely shredded
	2 ounces sour cream
	salsa or sliced ripe olives , if desired

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

296

Sugar

Fat

16g

Fiesta Chicken Taco Cups are a great appetizer for any Mexican-themed party or casual get-togethers. These cups use canned taco sauce which is already seasoned and contains chicken in it, meaning less preparation time and a lower chance of undercooked meat. Additionally, using cornmeal and Green Giant & reg ; Niblets & reg ; in the recipe makes it slightly healthier and more flavorful. The recipe calls for Mexican cheese blend, which has a unique and bold flavor. The sour cream and salsa toppings can be used to cut through the spice for a refreshing taste. This recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for feeding a large group of friends or family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 8 regular-size muffin cups.
2.	In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the taco sauce with the corn.
3.	Unroll the can of crescent dough and divide into rectangles along the perforations. Place the rectangles into muffin cups, pressing against bottom and sides to form cups.
4.	Sprinkle cornmeal on bottom of cups.
5.	Fill each cup with 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken mixture.
6.	Sprinkle cheese on top.
7.	Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Let cool for 5 minutes. Top each cup with 1/2 teaspoon sour cream and top with salsa or sliced olives if desired.

PROS

These Fiesta Chicken Taco Cups are a fun and easy to eat appetizer that will be perfect for any party or gathering.

They are also very customizable as you can add or subtract any ingredients you would like.

They are a great way to introduce Mexican food and flavors to someone who has never tried it before.

CONS

These cups are quite small so it is easy to overeat them, they contain quite a lot of calories and sodium so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

Additionally, the use of canned and packaged ingredients makes this recipe slightly less healthy than fresh alternatives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe can be a good source of protein and calcium, which can contribute to healthy bones and muscles.
The use of Mexican cheese blend in this recipe can be a good source of Vitamin D as well.
Mexican cuisine often utilizes chili and spices which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost metabolism.