Easy Chicken Muffins
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These easy Chicken Muffins are crispy, creamy muffins filled with seasoned chicken, cream cheese, melty cheese, and green onions. The perfect crowd-pleasing comfort food!
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Irresistible Chicken Muffins
These chicken muffin cups are the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, creamy, and savory on the inside. With tender biscuit dough filled with a deliciously seasoned chicken and cream cheese mixture, each bite is packed with hearty, satisfying flavors.
Sprinkle in some melty cheese and fresh green onions, and you’ve got yourself a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Kids Loved these Chicken Muffins!
The first time I whipped up these chicken muffin cups, I was scrambling to pull together a quick dinner for my family while trying to use up some leftovers from the fridge. What I ended up with was an instant crowd-pleaser!
Golden and crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside—each bite is pure comfort food bliss.
The best part? They’re super versatile. Whether you need a quick appetizer, a satisfying lunch, or an easy dinner option, these muffin cups have you covered. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll have a dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for any time of day!
Why Make Chicken Muffin Cups
- Super Simple. Made with easy-to-find, budget-friendly ingredients.
- Fast and Versatile. Perfect for dinner, game-day snacks, or even meal prep lunches.
- Bursting with Flavor. Every bite is creamy, cheesy, and seasoned to perfection.
- Crowd-Pleaser. Everyone loves handheld, savory treats!
Ingredient & Substitutions
(See the full list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.)
Don’t have all the ingredients? No problem!
- Chicken: Use turkey, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken for convenience.
- Cream Cheese: Swap with Greek yogurt or mascarpone for a slightly tangy flavor.
- Biscuits: Crescent roll dough or puff pastry works if you’re out of biscuit dough.
- Green Onions: Replace with chives or omit entirely if preferred.
- Seasonings: Adjust the herbs and spices to match your tastes—paprika, thyme, or smoked salt would be great additions.
How to Make Chicken Muffin Cups
Here’s a quick overview of the process:
1 Prepare the dough.
2 Make the filling.
3 Fill the cups.
4 Bake.
5 Garnish and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Preheat your oven for even baking and crispy crusts.
- Spray or grease your muffin tins well.
- Don’t overfill the cups—this prevents them from spilling over the edges while baking.
- Use softened cream cheese to make mixing the filling easier.
- Chop chicken into small, bite-sized pieces for the best texture.
- Taste-test the chicken mixture before filling the cups to adjust the seasoning.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving—they’ll hold together better!
Variations
Want to tweak the recipe? Try these ideas:
- Buffalo Style: Add hot sauce and blue cheese to the filling for a spicy kick.
- Mexican-Inspired: Use taco seasoning and a mix of cheddar and pepper jack cheese.
- Veggie Delight: Mix in diced bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra color and flavor.
- BBQ Chicken: Swap cream cheese for barbecue sauce for a smoky, sweet filling.
- Spinach & Artichoke. Mix in some spinach and chopped artichoke hearts for a creamy veggie option.
- Bacon Ranch. Add crumbled bacon and ranch seasoning for a tangy twist.
Storage Suggestions
These chicken muffin cups are perfect for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap individual cups tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best texture!
FAQs
Can I use crescent roll dough instead of biscuit dough?
Absolutely! Crescent roll dough can give a lighter, flakier texture to the cups.
What’s the best cheese to use?
Cheddar is a classic choice, but you can mix it up with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or even smoked gouda for added flavor.
Can these be made in the air fryer?
If you have an air fryer-safe muffin tin, like the one linked here, you can absolutely try making these in the air fryer. Remember that cook times may vary depending on your air fryer model. I recommend setting the temperature to 350°F and cooking them for 5 to 12 minutes. Be sure to check that they’re fully cooked through and golden brown on top before serving.
How do I reheat these without them getting soggy?
Your best bet is the oven or air fryer. To restore crispness, bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
More Muffin Tin Recipes
- Mini Meatloaf in a Muffin Tin Recipe
- Spinach Egg Muffins
- Baked Banana Oatmeal Cups
- Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cups
- Easy Baked Tortellini Cups
- Easy Taco Muffins Recipe
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Easy Chicken Muffins
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 muffins 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: oven
Description
These easy Chicken Muffins are crispy and creamy, filled with seasoned chicken, cream cheese, melty cheese, and green onions.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz can Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit Dough (Southern Homestyle Butter Tastin’ is great)
- 6 oz cooked chopped Chicken Meat (roasted, canned, fried)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 sliced Green Onions (divided)
- 1/2 cup favorite shredded Cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream to garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray muffin tin wells with non-stick spray.
- Remove biscuit dough from the can and roll individual pieces flat and thin. Form the flattened dough into muffin tin wells.
- Add chopped, cooked chicken meat to a medium-sized bowl, and add softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, Italian seasoning, and salt, and mix with a spoon. (or, substitute with your favorite spices)
- Evenly distribute the chicken mixture into each dough well, filling each to the top.
- Chop green onions and evenly distribute them into each well over the chicken mixture. Use as much, or as little as desired, but reserve some to garnish finished Chicken cups.
- Evenly distribute shredded cheese in each well over the onions.
- Pinch dough so it doesn’t hang over, or pinch together along the top to seal each stuffed roll.
- Place in heated oven and bake approx. 14 minutes. They are done when the dough turns golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to stand a few minutes before serving. Remove from muffin tin and place on serving plate.
- Add a dollop of Sour Cream onto each chicken cup, and sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped Green Onions.
10. Servewarm.Enjoy!
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