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Chicken Taco Cupcakes

Savory chicken and cheese baked in biscuit cups for a quick, family-friendly taco twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 10 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (see Note)
  • 2 tablespoons Old El Paso taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (less or more to taste)
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuits 7.5 oz package
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • toppings lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Cooking spray
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Place the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and water in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the water has evaporated.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in about 1 tablespoon lime juice, adjusting to taste.
  4. While the chicken cooks, separate the biscuits and press each one into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared muffin cups to form a cup.
  5. Spoon about 1½ tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each biscuit cup, then divide the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the chicken.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the biscuit cups are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  7. Remove from the oven and top each cupcake with desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa before serving.

Notes

  • This is a great way to use leftover chicken.
  • To cook raw chicken, brown bite-sized pieces in 1–2 tablespoons butter, then add seasoning and water as directed.
  • If you don't have chicken, substitute leftover beef.