Description
These Mini Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Cups are a perfect appetizer for any gathering. Crispy tortilla cups filled with creamy buffalo chicken and topped with melted cheese create a delicious and irresistible bite-sized snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tortilla Cups:
- 12 tortillas* (sub gluten-free if necessary)
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup ranch + more for topping
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- dash of cayenne (optional)
For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortilla Cups: Preheat the oven and press tortillas into a muffin tin to create cups. Bake until crispy.
- Cook the Buffalo Chicken Filling: Cook chicken, shred, and mix with yogurt, buffalo sauce, ranch, and seasonings.
- Assemble: Fill tortilla cups with buffalo chicken mixture, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and extra ranch before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce and cayenne.
- These tortilla cups can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, mini cups, appetizer, party snack, game day recipe