Mini Chicken Cornbread Muffins (Printable)

Tender chicken filling meets fluffy cornbread in easy, bite-sized muffins perfect for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cornbread Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2/3 cup whole 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 whole milk
17 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# 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 chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, cooking until the mixture thickens, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat. 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, combine milk, oil, and eggs. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
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 cornbread batter to seal.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Bite-sized servings for easy snacking
  • Combines two comfort food favorites: pot pie and cornbread
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk (dairy)
  • Check baking powder ingredients for possible traces of soy
03 -
  • Let the filling cool slightly before using so the muffins don&t become soggy
  • Bake in advance and reheat in the oven for best texture
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