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Looking for an easy meal prep recipe? Look no further than these Chicken Taco Cupcakes! They’re perfectly portioned cupcakes that are loaded with your favorite taco fillings. This is the ultimate easy recipe for busy days!
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Confession: I ate these for an entire year straight for lunch. This is one of those dishes that you never get sick of and look forward to eating for lunch.
I’m a big fan of muffin meals because they’re perfectly portioned and easy to grab and go (plus they’re pretty cute 🙂
Equipment Needed
Ingredients Needed
To make these Chicken Taco “Cupcakes”, you’ll need:
Ground chicken (this can be swapped out for turkey or beef)
Wonton wrappers (these are usually found in the produce section)
Taco seasoning
Black beans (drained and rinsed)
Salsa (I like to use medium chunky)
Mexican cheese
How to Make Chicken Taco “Cupcakes”
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray and place 1 wonton wrapper in each container (12 total).
Set aside
In a large skillet, heat the pan to medium heat.
Add in the ground chicken and brown.
Once browned turn off the heat and mix in the taco seasoning, salsa, and black beans.
Place 1 tsp of the salsa con queso in each of the wonton wrappers, then add a layer of chicken bean mixture (use only half of the mixture).
Sprinkle about half of the cheese on each of the tacos.
Add 1 more wonton wrapper to each, followed by the remaining taco mixture and then the remainder of cheese
Bake the taco wontons for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size1“Cupcake”
Number of Servings12
Calories183– Total Fat7grams – Saturated Fat2grams – Trans Fat0grams – Unsaturated Fat4grams – Cholesterol48milligrams – Sodium525milligrams – Carbohydrates16grams – Fiber2grams – Sugar1grams – Protein15grams
Recipe Tips and Variations
A few tips to making chicken taco wontons:
If you can’t find wonton wrappers (usually found in the produce section at the grocery store) you can also use egg roll wrappers.
If using egg roll wrappers you’ll just have to cut down the size to make it fit in the cupcake sheet
Add in a little hot sauce or jalapeños to give them an extra spicy kick
Serve with some fun toppings! My favorites are guacamole and sour cream
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftovers?
The wontons should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To serve, I recommend microwaving them for about 1 minute to a minute and a half
Can I freeze the “cupcakes”?
I do not recommend freezing
Can I swap the chicken for turkey?
Yes! The chicken can be swapped out for ground turkey.
How Many Weight Watchers Points Are These?
I calculated each cupcake as 4 points, but point values may vary depending on which plan you’re on and the ingredients you use.
More healthy lunch and dinner recipes
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Chicken Burrito Bowls
Cheesy Baked Chicken
Turkey Chili Mac and Cheese
Loaded Chicken Burrito “Cupcakes”
Chicken Taco Wontons “Cupcakes”
Chicken taco wontons are a fun twist on the classic. They have all the flavors of traditional tacos but at a fraction of the calories. They're easy to make and are perfect for meal prep.
Ali
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 33 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 4 T taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa I like to use medium chunky
- 12 tsp salsa con queso
- 4 oz reduced fat mexican cheese
Instructions
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray and place 1 wonton wrapper in each container (12 total). Set aside
In a large skillet, heat the pan to medium heat. Add in the ground chicken and brown.
Once browned turn off the heat and mix in the taco seasoning, salsa, and black beans.
Place 1 tsp of the salsa con queso in each of the wonton wrappers, then add a layer of chicken bean mixture (use only half of the mixture). Sprinkle about half of the cheese on each of the tacos. Add 1 more wonton wrapper to each, followed by the remaining taco mixture and then the remainder of cheese
Bake the taco wontons for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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