The Olympic Games will be going on from August 5-21 and we are getting excited! My kids love sports and watching and cheering for the favorite athletes, so I know that they will have a ball watching the Olympics Games. If you are planning to celebrate with an Olympics Games party like we are, then you are probably looking for some easy appetizer recipes that will please a hungry crowd. You are going to love these chicken taco cups which can be made ahead of time in a slow cooker and put together by the guests at your party. This post has been sponsored by Bounty, but all opinions are my own. You'll also love these Cheesy Taco Crescent Cups.
I love having friends and family over, but let's face it, guests often equal mess, especially if your guests are parents with young children. But I am feeling no stress about our Olympic games party because I have Bounty paper towels. Bounty paper towels are a must-have as you prepare for your Olympic games party, serve your guests and clean up afterwards.
Bounty is a proud sponsor of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and has teamed up with one of the quickest women in the world, Four-Time Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter Allyson Felix. It is a perfect partnership when you think about it - the Quicker Picker Upper and one of the quickest women in the world.
Chicken Taco Cups
The chicken for these Chicken Taco Cups can be made ahead of time in a crock pot which makes this appetizer recipe so easy. For another easy appetizer recipe check out Southwestern Style RITZ.. For another easy appetizer, check out Tex-Mex Bruschetta Recipe.. It can cook while I clean with Bounty, and prepare my home for guests.
Once the chicken has been cooked with the salsa, simply shred it in the crock pot. Then it is simply a matter of layering the other ingredients in some small tortilla chip cups. I added shredded chicken, salsa, guacamole and cheese to these chicken taco cups, but you can vary the ingredients based on your preferences. I love the idea of setting up a bar where guests get to create their own taco cups. Simply set out the shredded chicken and different bowls of ingredients and party guests can customize their own taco cups.
Some different ingredients you can include:
- salsa
- guacamole
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sliced olives
- sour cream
- chopped onions
- chopped tomatoes
- corn
- ranch dressing
Really, the possibilities are endless. If you are going to let guests put their own toppings on these, be sure to have plenty of Bounty on hand to clean up any messes!
After your guests leave, it is time to clean up and Bounty can help. I use Bounty to clean my slow cooker and it really gets the job done. I add some warm, soapy water to the crock pot and use a Bounty paper towel to clean up the mess inside. The Bounty holds up perfectly and never tears and since it is more absorbent, the roll can last 50% longer.
When I am done cleaning the crock pot, I use another Bounty paper towel to dry it. Then it looks great and is ready to be put away until I need it again. Bounty is 2x more absorbent than the leading ordinary brand and will make you feel like an Olympic Games winner as it helps to clean up messes and spills in record time.
Enjoy cheering on your favorite athletes as you gather with friends and family to watch the Olympic Games. Be sure to also try our Chicken Taco Stuffed Shells.
📖 Recipe
Chicken Taco Cups - Party Appetizer
Ingredients
- 3 fresh or defrosted chicken breasts
- ¾ cup of salsa
- 1 bag of small tortilla chip bowls
- for toppings:
- ¾ cup salsa
- 1 cup guacamole
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Defrost chicken breasts and place in slow cooker.
- Add salsa on top of the chicken.
- Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. When there are 30 minutes left in the cooking time, open the pot and shred the chicken with two forks. Mix the ingredients together.
- Set out small tortilla chip bowls and fill each with a spoonful of chicken mixture.
- Top with a small spoonful of salsa, guacamole and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Taty Pradilla
These are so cute and little. I love them. They look like a cute appetizer you could serve at birthday parties.
victoria
Such a great ideas! I would love to try these at home.
Ann Bacciaglia
This looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend for my party.
Stephanie Pass
I love a good crockpot meal, but geez do I hate cleaning it. I never even though of using paper towels. I am a Bounty lover, so I will definitely be trying this next time I make a crockpot meal.
The Cubicle Chick
These are great treats for our back to school party we're having in a week or so. Thanks for the recipe and we love us some quick crockpot meals. - Yolonda
Lori Felix
I use Bounty paper towels in every room of my house. They're great for not only cleaning up spills but are great for dusting and wiping down the house too.
maggie branch
These are great ideas for entertaining or kids birthday parties! I love tacos and these taco cups are so much less messy and easier to serve! As for BOUNTY, these paper towels absolutely win the gold in my book!
Lynndee
Such delicious and cute looking appetizer! Totally love the idea of taco cups. And I love using my slow cooker too. Can't wait to try these!
diana
A bite-size full of goodness. I'll have to try this one day the next time I have friends over. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Christy Garrett
Yummy. I love chicken tacos. Ill have to give these a try.
Shasta
This is a super cute appetizer idea when entertaining guests. I will have to try to make them for sure soon. Tacos are always a great idea for a people pleaser idea.
Terri Beavers
Your recipe looks so good and it has the kids favorite ingredient, chicken. They would eat it for every meal. I don't think I'd survive all of the clean up here without Bounty.
Kristen Dann
These look yummy! I love the little cups and how they're the perfect appetizer size.
Sara
I think these taco cups would be perfect for an appetizer for a party we are throwing next week. Thanks for sharing!
Heather @ Country Life, City Wife
I love the cups. My stepdaughter makes something similar; I'll have to show her this version! And ALWAYS good to have something tough to clean up those crock pot messes. UGH.
Vera Sweeney
I love this idea for taco cups!! I know my kids would love them, what a fun appetizer for football season.
Diana Villa
Those chicken taco cups look very yummy and have the perfect appetizer size, I can't wait to try your recipe 😀
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
Those look yummy! I cook with the crockpot all the time, and I love to make little one-bite meals like this.