BBQ Chicken Wonton Cups are the ultimate party appetizer! These crispy wonton shells are stuffed with cream cheese, shredded chicken, and crispy bacon, then topped with shredded cheese bbq sauce, red onion, and cilantro. They’re easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and perfect for game days, parties, or late night snacks. If you love bbq chicken pizza, you’ll love this crunchy, creamy bite sized twist!

WHAT ARE WONTONS?

In Chinese cooking, a wonton is a small dumpling or roll with a savory filling. Wontons are made by spreading a square wrapper flat, placing a small amount of filling in the center, and sealing the wonton into the desired shape by compressing the wrapper’s edges together. These wonton cup appetizers use wonton wrappers in a slightly different way, by pre-baking them in a muffin tin, filling them with a savory filling, and baking them until they’re crispy.

WHERE CAN YOU BUY WONTON WRAPPERS?

Wonton wrappers are available in the produce section of most grocery stores. They can often be found near other Asian ingredients.

HOW DO YOU MAKE BBQ CHICKEN WONTON CUPS?

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. 
3. Place one wonton wrapper in each cup and press down in the center.
4. Pre-bake wonton wrappers for 8-10 minutes, until light golden brown.
5. In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 oz. cream cheese, 4 oz. sour cream, 1c. cooked, diced chicken, 1/2 c. shredded cheese, and 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon. Mix by hand.
6. Spoon filling into pre-baked wonton shells. Top with additional 2 Tbsp. shredded cheese, 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with barbecue sauce.
7. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes. If necessary, cover with foil for the last few minutes to prevent over browning.
8. Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro.

CAN WONTON CUPS BE MADE IN ADVANCE?

Yes, partially. You can pre-bake the wonton shells and store them, covered, at room temperature until you’re ready to use them. You can also mix the filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator. However, I would not recommend assembling and baking the cups until you are ready to serve them.

You guys. We’ve almost made it through January. How’s it going? Are you still going strong on your resolutions?

Well…even if you are, I’m about to change all that. Because the Super Bowl is rapidly approaching, and the cold winter weather has finally settled in. Which can only mean one thing: time for comfort food. Specifically, time for appetizers!

And I’m not just talking any old appetizer recipes. Because when it comes to the Super Bowl, only the best will do. Only the cheesiest, gooiest, most delicious appetizers are fit for the big game. And luckily? These BBQ Chicken appetizers are all of that. 

I’m always a fan of wonton cups. In fact, they’re some of my favorite appetizers ever! And this recipes does NOT disappoint. They’re loaded with all the flavors of bbq chicken pizza – from the chicken to the cheese to the bbq sauce, red onion, and cilantro – and they’re seriously so easy to make.

HOW DO YOU MAKE BBQ CHICKEN WONTON CUPS?

1. Pre-bake the wonton shells in a muffin pan
2. Combine filling ingredients and mix well
3. Spoon filling into wonton shells
4. Bake & garnish
5. Enjoy!

Just like that, you have a bite sized snack that’s game day ready. They’re perfect for grabbing, easy to eat, and guaranteed to be a HUGE hit. Because who doesn’t love chicken…and cheese…and bbq sauce?!

Whether you’re hosting a super bowl party, heading to a friends house, or just looking for an easy appetizer recipe to have on hand, these are a must make. Just beware….one you start eating them, may not be able to stop!

Interested in trying some of our other favorite wonton cups? Here you go!

• Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups 
• Crab Rangoon Wonton Cups
• Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
• Southwest Chicken Wonton Cups

And if you love all things BBQ Chicken, you might also enjoy these recipes!

• Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
• BBQ Chicken Enchiladas
• BBQ Chicken Baked Sweet Potatoes
• BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Poutine

BBQ Chicken Wonton Cups

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

BBQ Chicken Wonton Cups are the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer!

Crispy wonton shells stuffed with cream cheese, shredded chicken, and crispy bacon, then topped with shredded cheese bbq sauce, red onion, and cilantro. These cups are easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and perfect for game days, parties, or late night snacks.
If you love bbq chicken pizza, you’ll love this crunchy, creamy bite sized twist!

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Ingredients

• 12 wonton wrappers
• 1 c. cooked, chopped chicken
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz. sour cream
• 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. shredded cheese
• 1 Tbsp. thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 c. cooked, crumbled bacon
• bbq sauce, to taste
• fresh cilantro, minced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. 
3. Place one wonton wrapper in each cup and press down in the center.
4. Pre-bake wonton wrappers for 8-10 minutes, until light golden brown.
5. In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 oz. cream cheese, 4 oz. sour cream, 1c. cooked, diced chicken, 1/2 c. shredded cheese, and 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon. Mix by hand.
6. Spoon filling into pre-baked wonton shells. Top with additional 2 Tbsp. shredded cheese, 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with barbecue sauce to taste.
7. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes. If necessary, cover with foil for the last few minutes to prevent over browning.
8. Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 203mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g