Cheesy Garlic Chicken Muffins (Print Version)
Savory muffins packed with juicy chicken, veggies, and cheese, baked in biscuit dough for tasty bites.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken & Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Muffin Base & Topping
12 - 2 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough or homemade biscuit dough
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth. Continue stirring until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate chicken, mixed vegetables, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
05 - Separate biscuit dough into 12 pieces. Flatten each portion and press into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup to create shells.
06 - Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each prepared muffin shell.
07 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over each filled muffin cup. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Let muffins cool 5 minutes in tin before removing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses convenient store-bought or homemade biscuit dough so prep is a breeze
- Makes a fun handheld meal that both adults and kids enjoy
- Freezes and reheats beautifully for meal prep or busy nights
02 -
- High in protein and satisfying for dinner or portable lunches
- Great way to use up leftover chicken
- Loved by picky eaters and easy to customize with veggies or cheese
03 -
- For an extra crispy biscuit edge, bake directly in a greased tin without liners
- Use sharp cheddar for maximum flavor impact and grate your cheese fresh to ensure even melt and creamy texture
- Be sure to cool the filling before scooping into the biscuit shells so the dough does not get soggy or fall apart