Southwestern Chicken Cups
Southwestern Chicken Cups might be just the main course you are searching for. For $2.18 per serving, this recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 643 calories, 42g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up canned black beans, pepper, wonton wrappers, and a few other things to make it today. 1064 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. It is brought to you by Kevin & Amanda. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an outstanding spoonacular score of 98%. Try Southwestern Mac and Cheese Cups, Southwestern Cream Cheese Cups, and Southwestern Bacon Egg Cups #CansGetYouCooking for similar recipes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup canned black beans, drained
2 cups corn kernals (canned, fresh, or frozen)
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups frozen diced bell pepper and onion mix (or 1 cup each, fresh)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 oz (2 cups) cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
24 wonton wrappers
Equipment:
muffin tray
oven
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously coat a standard-size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.Add olive oil to a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is very hot, carefully add the onions, bell peppers, salt. If youre using frozen corn, add it now. If youre using canned or fresh corn, add it later with the beans. Cook the veggies, stirring occasionally, until slightly blackened on the edges, about 5 minutes.Reduce heat to medium-low, add the minced garlic, and stir until fragrant and well incorporated, about 30 seconds. Add the beans, chicken, and pepper. Stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.Place a wonton wrapper in the bottom of each cup in the prepared muffin tin. Add 1-2 tablespoons of chicken mixture and top with about 1 tablespoon cheese. Layer on one more wonton wrapper, chicken mixture, and cheese.Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes, until heated through and edges are golden.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously coat a standard-size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add olive oil to a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is very hot, carefully add the onions, bell peppers, salt. If youre using frozen corn, add it now. If youre using canned or fresh corn, add it later with the beans. Cook the veggies, stirring occasionally, until slightly blackened on the edges, about 5 minutes.Reduce heat to medium-low, add the minced garlic, and stir until fragrant and well incorporated, about 30 seconds.
3. Add the beans, chicken, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Place a wonton wrapper in the bottom of each cup in the prepared muffin tin.
6. Add 1-2 tablespoons of chicken mixture and top with about 1 tablespoon cheese. Layer on one more wonton wrapper, chicken mixture, and cheese.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes, until heated through and edges are golden.
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