Description
Savory, cheesy muffins loaded with shredded chicken, sharp cheddar, and a hidden grated carrot. These Chicken & Cheese Lunchbox Muffins are perfect for school lunchboxes, meal prep, and on-the-go snacking. Ready in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
⅓ cup (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1 medium carrot, finely grated
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and sour cream until smooth.
4. Add the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, grated carrot, and garlic powder to the wet ingredients. Stir to combine.
5. Pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
7. Bake for 22–25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Notes
Always use fully cooked chicken. Rotisserie chicken is the easiest option.
Shred cheese from a block for the best melt. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking starch.
Silicone muffin liners prevent sticking much better than paper liners.
Store in the fridge up to 3 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat in microwave 20–30 seconds or in oven at 300°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch / Lunchbox
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg