BBQ Chicken Biscuit Cups
These BBQ Chicken Biscuit Cups are a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing snack perfect for Super Bowl parties or any gathering. Flaky biscuit dough is filled with creamy BBQ chicken and cheese, baked until golden and bubbling for the ultimate handheld comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuit cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated flaky biscuits (e.g., Pillsbury Grands)
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing muffin tin)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (or ranch dressing)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-mozzarella blend)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pickled jalapeños (optional, for topping)
- Extra shredded cheese for topping (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Crumbled cooked bacon (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or melted butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, and softened cream cheese. Stir until creamy and chicken is coated.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add jalapeños or bacon if desired.
- Open biscuit can and separate biscuits. Flatten each biscuit into a 4-5 inch circle. Press each into a muffin cup, forming a bowl shape.
- Spoon BBQ chicken mixture into each biscuit cup, filling to the top but not overflowing. Top with extra cheese or jalapeño if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until biscuits are golden and cheese is bubbling. Check at 13 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then gently loosen and lift out. Garnish with fresh herbs or ranch if desired.
- Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Keep biscuit dough cold for easier shaping. Don’t overfill cups to ensure biscuits bake through. Rotisserie chicken saves time. These freeze well—assemble and freeze unbaked, then bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes. For a crispier bottom, sprinkle cheese under each biscuit before pressing in. Use gluten-free or dairy-free swaps as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
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