Irresistible Super Bowl BBQ Chicken Taco Cups
These Super Bowl BBQ Chicken Taco Cups offer a smoky, tangy BBQ flavor wrapped in crispy, cheesy taco shells, perfect for game day parties or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- Mini taco shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Green onions, thinly sliced
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, diced jalapeños, avocado slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush or spray the mini taco shells with olive oil. Place each shell gently into the muffin tin cups, pressing down slightly to form a bowl shape.
- Bake the shells for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with BBQ sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- Fill each pre-baked taco cup with the BBQ chicken mixture, filling generously but without overflowing.
- Sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over each filled taco cup.
- Bake again for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and filling is warmed through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve warm, straight from the oven.
Notes
Prebake taco shells to prevent sogginess. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Avoid overfilling cups to prevent mess. Tent with foil if cheese browns too quickly. Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
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