Description
These Chicken, Cheese, and Zucchini Muffins are a savory and protein-packed snack or lunchbox item. Packed with flavorful ingredients like chicken, cheddar cheese, and grated zucchini, these muffins are perfect for on-the-go eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Muffins:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, finely chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed to remove moisture
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or greasing.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and olive oil until smooth. Stir in zucchini, chicken, and cheddar cheese.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- Bake: Spoon the batter into muffin cups and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use mozzarella or dairy-free cheese as alternatives.
- These muffins freeze well and are ideal for meal prep or quick snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
