Chicken Muffins

5 from 1 vote

Chicken muffins are a quick, easy, and delicious way to use extra ingredients stashed in the fridge. Chicken is mixed with veggies, cheese, and spices and baked into mini on-the-go casseroles. They are perfect for a quick meal or snack and are ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: -10 muffins

Calories: 589kcal

Author: Rebecca Warfield

Ingredients

2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
2 large eggs
1 cup veggies finely chopped or shredded (onion, broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers are great choices)
1 cup cheddar cheese divided
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake or parchment liners, and set aside about 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese.
In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients, except the reserved cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the tops are golden and it reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
Remove the muffins from the oven.
Bump the heat up to 425° F.
While the oven gets to temp, sprinkle with the reserved cheese. Return the muffins to the pre-heated oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melty, lightly golden, and delicious!
Enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have cooked chicken or are in a time crunch, a rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this recipe!
Depending on the veggies you use, the chicken mixture can be a little wet. You want it to be similar to a muffin batter consistency. If it's too thin, add one tablespoon of flour at a time until it thickens into a batter.
Use any veggies or herbs that you have on hand. You really can't go wrong.
Add your favorite spices. Smoked paprika and Italian seasoning are great options!
I included measurements for the salt and black pepper, but you can always add them to taste. Keep in mind that some of the other ingredients, such as the cheese or a rotisserie chicken, are salty, so you don't want to overdo it.

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