Description
Start your day with these flavorful Chicken and Cheese Egg Muffins, perfect for busy mornings or casual brunch gatherings. These protein-packed egg muffins combine the savory goodness of chicken with melted cheese, making them a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be easily customized. Simple to prepare, these muffins can be made in bulk and frozen for quick meals on the go. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or reheated later, they are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cooked chicken (cubed)
- 2 green onions (sliced thin)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, cubed chicken, and sliced green onions until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin cups about three-quarters full, topping each with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and slightly golden on top.
- Allow them to cool before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg