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Chicken Tortilla Cups

Crunchy chicken filled tortilla shells perfect for any night of the week!
Course Dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Author Nancy Piran

Ingredients

  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • pounds chicken breast or tenderloins
  • 2 cups sliced sweet bells peppers
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • olive oil
  • tablespoon Mexican seasoning I used McCormick Seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
  • 18 flour tortillas 6 inches
  • 8 oz shredded mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • In a large pot boil chicken for 15 minutes.
  • While chicken is boiling, slice peppers and onions.
  • In a large saute pan drizzle with olive, add peppers and onions and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the chicken and cool for 2 minutes.
  • Shred chicken and add to peppers and onions.
  • Sprinkle with Mexican seasoning and stir till mixed into the chicken well.
  • Add ¼ of a cup of water at a time to the mixture. Stir between each ¼ cup to moisten the chicken.
  • After all the water has been added cook for 5 minutes. Set aside
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray two 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Using a 4 round inch cookie cutter, cut each tortilla and place into muffin pan, pushing down the middle.
  • Add chicken filling to each cup.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until brown.
  • Pull out and sprinkle with 1-2 teaspoons of cheese on top. Place back into oven till cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Cool and ENJOY!