Mini Chicken Cornbread Muffins (Printable)

Bite-sized savory muffins with tender chicken filling and a fluffy cornbread crust, perfect for snacks or parties.

# What you'll need:

→ Cornbread Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup cornmeal
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2/3 cup milk
07 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 large eggs

→ Chicken Pot Pie Filling

09 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
10 - 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
11 - 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
12 - 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
15 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
16 - 1/3 cup milk
17 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
03 - Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth and milk, stirring until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in chicken, peas, carrots, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, oil, and eggs. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
06 - Spoon 1 tablespoon of cornbread batter into each muffin cup. Add a heaping tablespoon of chicken filling on top, then cover with another tablespoon of batter to seal.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Bite-sized easy-to-serve treats for parties
  • Comforting flavors combined with a fluffy cornbread muffin base
02 -
  • These muffins contain wheat eggs and dairy
  • You can substitute turkey for chicken or add a pinch of cayenne for heat
03 -
  • Rotisserie chicken makes prep faster and easier
  • Serve with gravy or honey butter for extra flavor
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