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Tex-Mex Chicken Tortilla Cups

Delicious and customizable bite-sized tortilla cups filled with savory chicken, beans, corn, and cheese, perfect for parties or quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla Cups
  • 12 pieces Corn tortillas Or use flour/gluten-free tortillas
Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken Shredded rotisserie, grilled chicken, or turkey leftovers
  • 1 can Black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn Can be fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 cup Salsa Your choice of mild or spicy
  • 1 cup Cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) For topping
  • 1 optional Avocado Sliced, for garnish
  • 1 optional Cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut tortillas into circles using a cookie cutter. Press each circle into the cups of a muffin tin to form cups.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa. Mix well.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spoon the chicken mixture generously into each tortilla cup.
  2. Top each filled cup with cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until tortillas are crispy and cheese is melted.
  4. Garnish with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

These cups can be meal prepped by preparing the filling separately and assembling just before baking. They are also great for freezing and baking from frozen.