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Southwestern Chicken Cups

Published August 9, 2017. Last updated December 23, 2018 by Lauren Vavala

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 Southwestern Chicken Cups are an incredibly delicious appetizer!

This easy recipe for Southwestern Chicken Cups makes a great appetizer or party food!  My family has even eaten them for dinner a time or two!

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I think my theme this summer is “Recipes From the Past.”  These Southwestern Chicken Cups are another recipe that I made many years ago, then forgot all about.  I guess life’s twists and turns has a way of doing that.  My oldest son and I moved from Utah to Colorado and then to my home state of Delaware.  With each move, I try as best as I can to experience each area and with it just being the two of us, cooking took a back seat.

Now that I’m settled (somewhat) with a fiancé and 2 kids, we aren’t running around quite as much lately. I’ve take advantage of this slow period to dig into my food photo archives to find all these recipes I used to love.  I’ve had to recreate them from scratch, since the originals are long gone, but that’s part of the fun!

I went through a period of making all kinds of things with won ton wrappers.  For this recipe, I fill them with a blend of chicken, black beans, corn, and southwestern herbs and spices.  Top them with cheese and sour cream and they make the perfect appetizer or party food.

Southwestern Chicken Cups

This recipe for Southwestern Chicken Cups makes a great appetizer or party food!  My family has even eaten them for dinner a time or two!

Prep!

For this recipe you will need a muffin pan, skillet, spatula, cutting board, knife, measuring cups, measuring spoons, and all of your ingredients.

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Mince the cilantro and set aside.  Cut the chicken into small cubes.

Create!

Won Ton Wrappers in Muffin Pan

Line the muffin pan with won ton wrappers to form the cups.  Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven and set aside.

Cubes Chicken with Salt and Pepper

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Cooked Chicken

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until done.

Cooked Chicken with Black Beans and Corn

Stir in the black beans, corn, chili powder and cumin.

Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.

Southwestern Chicken Cups Before Baking

Add about a tablespoon of the chicken mixture to each won ton wrapper.  Top with a pinch of cheese and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until the won ton wrappers just start to turn light brown.

Presentation Idea

Top with sour cream and extra cilantro, if desired.

Present!

Flay Lay View

Adding the sour cream and cilantro brightens up these appetizers nicely.  If you are planning to serve these Southwestern Chicken Cups to guests, place them on a serving tray or directly on a table for your guests to help themselves.

Enjoy!

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Southwestern Chicken Wonton Cups on a white serving tray.
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Southwestern Chicken Wonton Cups

Southwestern Chicken Wonton Cups are a fun, easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are made with chicken, corn, black beans and spices to create a very flavorful, enjoyable experience and are perfect for entertaining, as well.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 36 wonton cups
Calories 62kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 36 wonton wrappers
  • 1 pound chicken (diced small)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves minced

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. 
  • Line the muffin pan with wonton wrappers to form the cups. Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven and set aside.
    36 wonton wrappers
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin.
    1 pound chicken, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Stir in the black beans, corn, and half of the cheddar cheese. Cook until hot and melted.
    1 cup black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Add about a tablespoon of the chicken mixture to each wonton wrapper.  
  • Top each cup with a pinch of the remaining cheese and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until the wonton wrappers just start to turn light brown.
    1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Garnish with the fresh cilantro.
    1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use Taco Seasoning instead of chili powder and cumin, if preferred.
  • These wonton cups taste great with sour cream or cilantro lime crema.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If unfilled, store extra wonton cups at room temperature. Consume within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken, Recipes

Comments

  1. Michelle says

    October 21, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    I love this recipe! It’s a perfect quick app for game day as well. Pinned and saved for later!

    Reply
  2. Swathi says

    October 21, 2018 at 10:38 pm

    I like this simple chicken cups with wonton wrapper. this not only great for game day as well as holiday day get together.Chicken and beans with spices and cheese so yum.

    Reply
  3. Catherine says

    October 21, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    These would make a fun appetizer for game day! They look delicious and I love the individual servings!

    Reply
  4. Marisa Franca says

    October 21, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Wonton wrappers are so versatile. I should keep them handy at all times. We do love the southwestern flavor and your chicken cups are so cute. Can’t beat finger foods especially when it comes to the kiddos. And then they would be ideal for a party. I’m pinning!!

    Reply
  5. Jenni LeBaron says

    October 21, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    Yum! I love how versatile wonton wrappers are for delicious bites like this. These would be perfect as a larger bite at a party or even as a great, packable lunch.

    Reply
  6. Eileen Kelly says

    October 21, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    I am a sucker for finger food or as my family calls it fun food! These Southwest cups are right up my alley! Easy to make and delish! Perfect for eating and watching the game

    Reply
  7. Pavani says

    October 20, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Those chicken cups look adorable. Using wonton wrappers as the ‘crust’ is a genius idea. Will have to try it out some time soon.

    Reply
  8. Veena Azmanov says

    October 20, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    This looks so good. One of my cheat foods to create when I have kids over on play dates. Simple,easy and always fun for kids. This looks so good.

    Reply
  9. Noel Lizotte says

    October 20, 2018 at 10:58 am

    What pretty little treats. And I love the added combination of corn and black beans.
    t’s always fun to walk down memory lane with a dish from another part of our lives.

    Reply
  10. Dianna says

    October 20, 2018 at 8:20 am

    These southwestern chicken cups are the perfect finger food for entertaining at the holidays. I can’t wait to make these.

    Reply
  11. Dan Zehr says

    October 20, 2018 at 7:12 am

    Wow, what a great appetizer! Great idea for a festive table. Love everything about this recipe! Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Karyl Henry says

    October 19, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    I love appetizers in wonton cups! You can keep going back for more and not feel guilty 🙂 These look really good, and perfect for a gameday tailgate

    Reply
  13. Gloria says

    October 19, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    These look like fun little party apps. Perfect for all the holiday parties that are just around the corner.

    Reply
  14. Claudia Lamascolo says

    October 19, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    I love how creative you are and make deicious meals so easy. This is one I will def try since they are everything I love!

    Reply
  15. Natalie says

    October 19, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    What a great finger foo for guests. I’m saving this for my next party. Looks really flavorful and so delicious. Plus it’s super easy to make.

    Reply

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