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Homemade Chicken Tortilla Cups Recipe
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Chicken Tortilla Cups

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 10
Author: D. Durand Worthey

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs with Drumsticks
  • 1 package of medium size tortilla shells 10 count
  • 1 package Ortega Taco Seasoning
  • 1 bottle of mild Taco Sauce
  • 1 bottle of Salsa
  • 2 Tomatillo diced
  • 1 medium size onion diced
  • 1 medium size green pepper diced
  • 1 medium size red pepper diced
  • 3-4 Grape Tomato diced
  • 1 package of Kraft Mexican Shredded Cheese
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 Sour Cream medium

Instructions

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Place in a large bowl brush both sides of chicken with olive oil.
  • Next, open a package of Ortega Taco Mix and coat chicken completely with taco seasoning.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in a large cast iron skillet.
  • Place in a 350 degree pre-heated oven and bake for an hour or until juices run clear.
  • Take medium size flout tortillas and brush both sides with olive oil. Then place prepared tortillas into a large cupcake pan one by one.
  • Once chicken is finished and is cool enough to safely handle remove meat and chop. Set aside.
  • Pour a small amount of taco sauce into each tortilla cup, then spoon in 2 tablespoons of chopped chicken, add cilantro, diced tomato, tomatillo, pepper and onion mixture, then top with Mexican Shredded Cheese.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-18