Chicken and Tomato Rice Cups Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These Chicken and Tomato Rice Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful tomatoes and rice. Perfect for a quick lunch or a fun dinner, these cups are both nutritious and satisfying.

This Chicken Recipe is straightforward and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices to enhance the flavor.

Savory Chicken and Tomato Rice Cups

These rice cups are made by mixing cooked rice with chicken, tomatoes, and seasonings, then baked in muffin tins for a fun and portable meal. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, cheese, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, pressing down gently to pack the rice cups.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cups are heated through.
Cool and Serve: Allow the rice cups to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.