Mini Chicken Cornbread Muffins (Printable Version)

Savory bite-sized muffins combining tender chicken filling with a fluffy cornbread crust for easy snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in diced 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, whisk milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
06 - Spoon 1 tablespoon of cornbread batter into each muffin cup. Top with a heaping tablespoon of chicken filling, then cover with another tablespoon of batter to seal.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy appetizer or snack that kids and grown-ups enjoy
  • Handheld and mess-free—ideal for gatherings
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat, eggs, and dairy
  • You can substitute turkey for chicken if preferred
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for a bit of spice
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