Description
These Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delightful fusion of crunchy wonton shells filled with seasoned shredded chicken, melted cheese, and a touch of salsa. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal or appetizer that combines the crispiness of baked wontons with the zest of classic taco flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Wonton Shells
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup salsa
Toppings & Garnish
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for crisping the wonton wrappers.
- Prepare Wonton Shells: Brush each wonton wrapper lightly with olive oil and place them inside a muffin tin to shape. Bake for 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with taco seasoning and salsa, stirring well to evenly coat the chicken with flavors.
- Fill Wonton Shells: Spoon the seasoned chicken mixture into the crispy wonton shells carefully.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle shredded cheese over each filled wonton shell, then return the muffin tin to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts perfectly.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the tacos from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve alongside sour cream for dipping or topping.
Notes
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Use any cheese of your choice; cheddar or Monterey Jack work well.
- For extra spice, add a few drops of hot sauce to the salsa mixture.
- Ensure wonton wrappers don’t overlap in the muffin tin to cook evenly.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispy texture of the shells.
