For your next Taco Tuesday, ditch the taco shells and replace it with our party cups. Prepare recipe for a great appetizer or make a "build your own taco" station. The kids will absolutely love this idea.

INGREDIENTS For the chicken:

• One 15 oz can salsa-style fire-roasted tomatoes
• ⅓ cup chunky salsa
• 2 Tbsp taco sauce
• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp Kosher salt
• Black pepper, to taste

 

INGREDIENTS For the taco bites:

• Sable & Rosenfeld 20 Party Cups
• 1 ear of corn, kernels removed
• ¾ cup romaine lettuce, finely shredded
• ½ cup grape tomatoes, quartered
• ¼ cup Mexican-style shredded cheese
• ¼ cup light sour cream

 

PREPARATION

Make the chicken:

1. Add the canned tomatoes, salsa, and taco sauce to a slow cooker.
2. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer on top of the tomato mixture.
3. Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until fork tender.
5. Using two forks, shred the chicken, and stir it into the sauce.

Make the Taco Bites:

1. Place the party cups on a serving platter.
2. Fill each shell with about 1Tbsp of chicken mixture.
3. Divide the remaining ingredients between the taco bites, and serve.

 

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