Zesty Chicken Taco Ranch Cups
These Zesty Chicken Taco Ranch Cups are a fun and flavorful appetizer, perfect for parties or a quick snack. Mini tortilla cups are filled with a creamy, seasoned chicken mixture and baked until golden.
Equipment
- Oven
- 2-3 inch cookie cutter
- Mini muffin tin
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 0.5 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Rotel (drained)
- 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 small flour tortillas
Optional garnishes
- Diced red onion
- fresh cilantro
- sour cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut circles from small flour tortillas using a 2-3 inch cookie cutter, then press each circle into a mini muffin tin to form cups.
Assembly
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, and drained Rotel; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each tortilla cup and sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top of each cup.
Baking and Serving
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tortilla cups are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, or sour cream if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture. These cups can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a quick snack or party appetizer.