Mini Chicken Cornbread Muffins (Print Version)

Savory bite-sized muffins blending chicken filling with a soft cornbread crust, ideal for snacks or light meals.

# 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 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk; cook, stirring, until thickened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and fold in diced chicken, peas, carrots, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil, and eggs. Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just mixed.
06 - Spoon 1 tablespoon of cornbread batter into each muffin cup. Layer with 1 heaping tablespoon of filling, then top with another tablespoon of batter to seal.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and snacks
  • Combines hearty chicken filling with fluffy cornbread
02 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick
03 -
  • Do not overmix the cornbread batter to keep muffins fluffy
  • Chill the filling before assembling to prevent soggy crust
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