Hot Honey Chicken Taco Cups

These Hot Honey Chicken Taco Cups are crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Crunchy tortilla cups are filled with seasoned chicken, colorful peppers, and onion, mixed with cream cheese and sour cream, then baked with melted cheese and finished with a drizzle of hot honey and fresh cilantro. Sweet heat, creamy cheese, and crunch — all in one bite.

They are perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family dinner, because they are easy to pick up, easy to scale, and everyone loves building their own plate of them.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Crispy tortilla cups with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling
• Sweet hot honey drizzle against smoky taco seasoning
• Perfect party food — 12 cups from one muffin tin
• Simple ingredients and ready in about 50 minutes

Instructions:

1. Make the tortilla cups: press 12 small tortillas into a muffin tin, shaping each one into a cup, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy and lightly golden. Set aside.
2. Cook the filling: heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the diced chicken with the diced bell peppers, diced onion, minced garlic, and 1 tbsp taco seasoning until the chicken is fully cooked and the peppers are just tender. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Make it creamy: reduce the heat to low and mix in the cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until melted and creamy. Stir in chili flakes if using.
4. Fill the cups: spoon the chicken mixture into the baked tortilla cups and top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake again at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
6. Drizzle with hot honey, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and enjoy!

Tips & Variations:

• Do not overfill the cups, or the filling will spill as the cheese melts
• Warm the tortillas for a few seconds first so they press into the tin without tearing
• No hot honey? Use regular honey mixed with a pinch of chili flakes
• Add diced jalapeños, corn, or black beans to the filling for extra color and flavor

Storage:

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until hot and crisp again — the microwave will soften the cups.