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    Pollo Fundido Cups

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 7, 2016 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Pollo Fundido Cups are made with wonton wrappers filled with shredded chicken and topped with melted cheese. This is an easy and much lighter version of a popular dish served at some of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and we absolutely love it!

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    As an Arizona native, I've been to tons of Mexican restaurants. When I was growing up, we ate out at least once a week, and I was always thrilled when my parents chose Mexican food, although Italian food was definitely another favorite!

    I used to love chimichangas - shredded beef or chicken wrapped up in flour tortillas and deep fried until golden brown. These were topped with sour cream and guacamole, and oh, they were amazing!

    They  also probably had a billion calories, but still, they were good.

    My favorite type of chimichanga was the pollo fundido, which is basically a chicken chimi on steroids! You see, on top of the chicken layer is a layer of cream cheese spiked with jalapeno peppers. And on top of the whole thing is a layer of melted cheddar cheese and usually, some extra sour cream -- yum!

    And don't even try to count calories on this!

    Every local Mexican restaurant seems to have a unique version of the pollo fundido. Some include a creamy sauce over the whole thing, and some don't. Since I've become slightly addicted to making easy muffin tin recipes, I thought it would be fun to make a lighter version of this classic dish.

    I layer wonton wrappers in muffin tins, and then I add some cooked, shredded chicken that I've seasoned with salt and pepper. I don' t use a lot of seasonings here because the restaurant versions I've had are not heavily spiced.

    I usually use chicken that I've cooked in the Crock-Pot, along with some onions and garlic. You could also buy rotisserie chicken and add garlic powder, salt, pepper and minced onions for flavor.

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    I add some cream cheese and chopped jalapeno peppers to the chicken, and then I top it off with plenty of shredded cheddar cheese.

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    I usually add a heaping mound of shredded cheddar so that it melts into a nice, thick cheesy layer over the cream cheese.

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    How to Make Pollo Fundido Cups

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    Pollo Fundido Cups

    Published by Dee
    Pollo Fundido are made with wonton wrappers filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese and cheddar cheese then baked in a muffin tin for an easy version of a popular restaurant dish
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 223 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
    • 24 wonton wrappers
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened - not whipped
    • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin
    • Fit 2 wonton wrappers into each cup
    • Season chicken with salt and pepper
    • Add about 1 tablespoon of chicken in the wonton wrappers
    • Mix jalapenos with cream cheese
    • Spread about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese over chicken in each cup
    • Top with mounds of shredded cheese
    • Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until wrappers are crispy and cheese is melted

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 474mgPotassium: 110mgVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 164mgIron: 1mg
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    The wonton wrappers get crisp in the oven and really taste like they've been deep fried. And the cheese melts into two perfect layers. So, you're basically getting  a much lighter version of the amazing pollo fundido  -- Mmmm, this is truly delicious!

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    I like to top these little pollo fundido cups with sour cream, cilantro and tomatoes, and then it's time to dig right in!

    I hope you enjoy these tasty little morsels as much as we do.

    Have a super day!

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    1. Karen says

      January 29, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Hi Dee, how do you make your chicken in the crock pot for this recipe? Plan on these for Super Bowl day.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2017 at 4:47 pm

        Hi Karen. Here's the link to my Crock-Pot Chicken Recipe. I also updated the post with the link. I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

    2. Sadie says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      I made these for dinner, meant to take a picture but they were all gone before I had a chance. I added a little taco seasoning to the chicken but it wasn't needed. My kids asked when I could make it again! 🙂4 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 19, 2016 at 9:30 pm

        That's awesome, Sadie! You just made my day! 🙂

    3. Anna @ Anna Can Do It! says

      April 16, 2016 at 6:58 am

      I love this! Finally not the same old pasta meal, that's just what I needed now! Great idea, thank you for sharing! Can't wait to try them out! - Love, Anna5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 16, 2016 at 10:30 am

        Thanks, Anna. I hope you like them as much as we do. 🙂

    4. Miz Helen says

      April 15, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      These will be great appetizers! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    5. Janet Vinyard says

      April 15, 2016 at 6:24 am

      Hi Dee, Pollo fundido is one of my favorite things to order in a Mexican Restaurant so I'm happy to see your recipe and looking forward to trying it soon! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 15, 2016 at 1:15 pm

        I love these because they're smaller than the restaurant kind. Let me know how you like them. 🙂

    6. Sara Syrett says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      Oh these look so yummy! I'm going to have to try these out!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 15, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        They're super easy -- I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

    7. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

      April 08, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Oh Dee I cannot wait to make this delicious recipe!
      Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 08, 2016 at 11:19 pm

        Thanks, Laura. I'm making it again for an easy dinner tomorrow! 🙂

    8. Ann says

      April 08, 2016 at 8:35 am

      I agree that this looks so amazing! I've always made the mini lasagna in wonton cups and using chicken gives the wonton a good variation. Yum. ????

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 08, 2016 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks, Ann. I've got to try your mini lasagnas next -- they sound delicious!

    9. Erin - Suburban Simplicity says

      April 07, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      I love this recipe, Dee! Making appetizers with wonton wrappers is one of my favorite things to do. But Chicken and Cheese...yum!! You should come link these up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! Party is open! Have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 08, 2016 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks, Erin. Chicken and cheese is always a hit in my house! 🙂

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