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Overhead view of homemade chicken cups recipe on a white marble counter with golden biscuit crusts and creamy filling, taken by an amateur photographer in natural light.

Chicken Cups Recipe

Golden, flaky biscuit cups filled with creamy, cheesy chicken — ready in just 30 minutes! A family-friendly snack or dinner idea that’s quick, versatile, and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 chicken cups
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast Shredded; rotisserie works great
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar for best flavor
  • ¼ cup sour cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 green onions Chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder —
  • salt & pepper To taste
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 8-count; or use crescent dough
  • cooking spray For greasing tin
  • 3 strips bacon optional; cooked & crumbled
  • ½ cup steamed broccoli florets optional; chopped small
  • 2 tablespoon buffalo sauce optional; for spicy version
  • ¼ cup diced bell peppers optional; adds color & crunch

Equipment

  • 1 Standard 12-cup muffin tin Non-stick preferred
  • 1 Mixing bowl Medium size for filling
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons set For accurate proportions
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula For mixing filling
  • 1 Rolling Pin Optional – flatten dough
  • 1 Cooking spray To grease muffin tin
  • 1 Butter knife To loosen baked cups
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents soggy bottoms

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then add chicken, cheese, ranch seasoning, green onions, and spices.
  3. Flatten biscuits and press into muffin tin to form cups.
  4. Spoon filling into each cup about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Let cool 5 minutes, loosen edges with a knife, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.