Cheesy Chicken Muffins
Delicious Cheesy Chicken Muffins made with hearty ground chicken, rich cheeses, and marinara sauce for a comforting snack or meal.
Equipment
- Standard-size non-stick muffin pan For baking the muffins.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
- 0.33 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water optional, if needed
- 0.75 cup marinara sauce plus more if serving pasta
- 0.75 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a standard-size non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Romano cheese (reserve 1 tablespoon for later), and bread crumbs. Mix until just combined. If the mixture feels too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
- Divide the mixture evenly among all 12 muffin cups, gently pressing down to smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven and place 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on top of each muffin.
- Sprinkle each muffin with 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese, then return to the oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the reserved 1 tablespoon of Romano cheese. Let the muffins rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
These cheesy chicken muffins are perfect for a quick meal or snack. Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to customize the flavor! Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping or over pasta.