Best 6 Muffin Tin Chicken Tacos Recipes

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**Savory and succulent chicken tacos baked in muffin tins, a unique and delectable twist on the classic Mexican dish.**

These muffin tin chicken tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, a zesty blend of spices, and a variety of fresh toppings. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, and lime juice, then baked until perfectly cooked and juicy. The muffin tin format provides a fun and convenient way to assemble the tacos, with each muffin cup serving as an individual portion. You can customize your tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy salsa, or a dollop of sour cream. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or potlucks.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Mini Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flour tortillas, butter, rotisserie chicken, salsa, sour cream, mexican blend cheese, guacamole

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 50 mini tacos

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 ½ cups salsa
sour cream
mexican blend cheese
guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Generously brush butter onto both sides of the tortillas.
  • Using a circular cookie cutter or a mason jar lid, cut the tortillas into small circles.
  • Flip a 12-cup muffin tin over and place a cut-out piece of tortilla in the space between two cups, so that they make a mini taco shape. One muffin tin will fit 17 mini tacos.
  • Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until just turning golden brown and crispy. (Times and temperatures may vary based on oven.) Make sure to check on them every couple of minutes to make sure they don't burn.
  • Shred a rotisserie chicken, removing all bones and skin.
  • Place shredded chicken in a large pan over medium-high heat and add salsa. Stir well to combine.
  • Serve along with your favorite taco toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams

SPICY MUFFIN TIN TACOS



Spicy Muffin Tin Tacos image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the muffin tins and tortillas
Six 6-inch flour tortillas
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
12 ounces ground beef chuck
1 cup black bean and corn salsa
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Shredded Cheddar, guacamole and sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Gently fold the tortillas in half, then in quarters. Place 1 in each cup of the tin and unfold to make a cup. Spray the tortillas all over with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake until golden, 8 to10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, coriander, Worcestershire, oregano, paprika and garlic powder; cook, stirring, until the onion is coated, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the salsa and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices are slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each taco cup with a thin layer of lettuce and then the beef mixture. Top with Cheddar, guacamole and sour cream as desired.

CHICKEN TACO CUPS



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For holiday parties and summer picnics, try these stuffed wonton cups with a Southwest-style chicken filling. You can freeze them, too. Just reheat after thawing. -Lee Ann Lowe, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
36 wonton wrappers
Sour cream, chopped green onions and chopped ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , Transfer chicken to a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, half of the salsa and 1 cup cheese., Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. , Spoon rounded tablespoonfuls of chicken mixture into cups; top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN TACO EGG MINI MUFFINS



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This chicken taco egg muffin recipe is a game changer for brunches and parties, sure to impress guests. They are super high in protein and great for breakfast on the go, or a quick snack at the office, or school for the kids. Tasty, healthy, and a great make-ahead recipe for a quick bite!

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
6 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup milk
½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
½ jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add chicken and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in taco seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine eggs, Cheddar cheese, milk, red bell pepper, shallot, mushrooms, chives, jalapeno, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Fold in cooled chicken mixture.
  • Pour mixture into nonstick mini muffin tins, filling each cup 3/4 of the way.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 76.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CRUNCHY TACO CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lean ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomato, diced green chilies, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, large flour tortillas

Provided by Iris Tian

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 taco cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 envenlope
6 oz diced tomato
4 oz diced green chilies, 1 can
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain any remaining fat. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles to the ground beef and stir to combine.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Cut flour tortillas into a square shape and cut each into 4 smaller equally sized square pieces.
  • Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with a tortilla sheet.
  • Add 1.5 tablespoons taco mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Press down and add another layer of tortilla sheet, taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese.
  • Lightly brush the top edges of the tortilla with cooking oil.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 1 gram

MINI CHICKEN AND CORN TACOS



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My take on the viral mini tacos. These little chicken and corn tacos bites are perfect for a party or for game day snacking. Feel free to experiment with shredded pork and/or beef instead of chicken and your favorite taco toppings!

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     World Cuisine     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Tacos     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 (7 inch) flour tortillas
butter-flavored cooking spray
2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 ¼ cups whole kernel corn, drained
1 ¼ cups salsa
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spray both sides of the tortillas with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cut small circles into the tortillas using a 2 3/4-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter. You should be able to get about 3 to 4 circles from each tortilla.
  • Flip two 12-cup muffin tins upside down. Fold tortilla circles into a taco shape and arrange each into the space between 2 cups so they hold their shape. Each muffin tin will hold 17 mini tacos.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tacos are just starting to turn golden brown and crispy, checking every few minutes to make sure they don't burn, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix together chicken, corn, and salsa in a skillet and set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese blend into the bottom of each taco shell, and fill with the chicken and corn mixture. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 694.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fillings to create different flavor combinations. Some popular options include shredded chicken, ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese. You can also add vegetables like diced bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
  • Be sure to season your fillings well. This will help to add flavor to your tacos.
  • Don't overfill the wonton wrappers. Too much filling will make them difficult to fold and seal.
  • Be careful when frying the wonton wrappers. They can burn easily, so keep a close eye on them.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

Muffin tin chicken tacos are a fun and easy way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a muffin tin chicken taco that everyone will enjoy.

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