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Chicken Enchilada Cups

Chicken enchiladas go bite-sized!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, kid friendly
Servings: 24 wonton cups

Ingredients

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup enchilada sauce homemade or storebought
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • (optional additional ingredients: chopped green chiles black beans, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Press wonton wrappers into the cups of a mini muffin pan to form “cups”, being sure that the edges to not fold in. Bake for 7 minutes, then remove.
  • Meanwhile, stir together chicken and enchilada sauce in a mixing bowl until combined. Portion the chicken evenly into the baked wonton cups until they are full. Sprinkle with a pinch of shredded cheese. Then bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through. Remove and garnish with sliced green onions.
  • **If using the optional ingredients, you can either stir them into the chicken and enchilada sauce mixture, or you can use them as additional garnishes.