Savory Chicken and Broccoli Rice Muffins Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chicken and Broccoli Rice Muffins are a delicious and nutritious option for meal prep or a quick snack. Packed with protein and vegetables, they make a great chicken recipe that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

This recipe is simple to follow and can be customized with your favorite seasonings or additional ingredients. Perfect for lunchboxes or as a healthy appetizer.

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Muffins

These muffins combine tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fluffy rice, all baked into a convenient muffin shape. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins, making it ideal for sharing or freezing for later.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray or muffin liners

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, and shredded cheese.
Prepare the Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Pour the egg mixture into the rice and chicken mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for later.