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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Cups

Delicious crispy cups filled with spicy buffalo chicken and melted cheese, perfect for game day or gatherings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Game Day
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended)

Cheese

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles

Wonton Wrappers

  • 30 pieces wonton wrappers

Garnish

  • to taste scallions, finely chopped for garnish

Seasoning

  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium pot, add the chicken breasts and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Shred the chicken.
  • Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, melted butter, and hot sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 3: Grease a muffin tin. Press wonton wrappers into the molds to form cups. Fill each cup with the buffalo chicken mixture and top with mozzarella and blue cheese.
  • Step 4: Bake for 15-20 minutes until wontons are crispy and cheese is melted. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Step 5: Allow to cool slightly, garnish with scallions, and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in hot sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.