Southwest Chicken Hors D Oeuvres

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Southwest Chicken Hors d'Oeuvres, a crowd-pleasing blend of bold flavors and bite-sized convenience! Perfectly seasoned, tender chicken combines with vibrant ingredients like black beans, sweet corn, and red bell pepper, all nestled in crispy tortilla cups and topped with bubbly, melted cheddar cheese. A refreshing dollop of zesty lime-infused sour cream ties it all together, delivering a delightful balance of smoky, savory, and tangy southwest-inspired flavors. These mini creations are easy to prepare and ideal for parties, game days, or any festive occasion, ensuring your guests will savor every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 pieces small flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup fresh corn kernels or canned corn, drained
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 piece optional jalapeño, minced
• 1 as needed cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the small flour tortillas into quarters, creating 4 smaller pieces per tortilla.

Step 3

Lightly spray the wells of a mini muffin pan with cooking spray, then press one tortilla quarter into each well to form a small cup.

Step 4

Bake the tortilla cups in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly crisped. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 5

While the tortilla cups bake, season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before finely dicing or shredding it.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, combine the diced or shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared tortilla cups, filling each cup generously.

Step 9

Return the filled cups to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the sour cream with lime juice and minced jalapeño (if using) to make a zesty topping.

Step 11

Once the tortilla cups are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before topping each with a dollop of the sour cream mixture.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious appetizer for your gathering!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1226.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2720.6

Total Fat 121.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 445.6mg	0%
Sodium 4769.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 174.1g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 1368.5mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2222.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 34.9%