Chicken Wonton Cups

What a great appetizer or light lunch!  These little “poppers” are a great way to enjoy the taste of jalapeno poppers without the fat and calories of frying.

INGREDIENTS

• 36 wonton wrappers
• Cooking spray
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
• 1 8 ounce package of reduced-fat cream cheese
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 4 ounce can of chopped green chilies, do not drain
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Important: always wear gloves when handling peppers to avoid skin and eye irritation)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

DIRECTIONS

1. Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray
2. Spray the wrappers with the cooking spray
3. Bake for 5 – 6 minutes or until edges begin to brown
4. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, chilies and jalapeno
5. Spoon chicken mixture into baked cups and bake an additional 8-10 minutes longer or until filling is heated through

Serve warm

Refrigerate leftovers

Yields 36 cups