Mini Chicken Pot Pie Muffins (Print View)

Savory bite-sized muffins featuring chicken filling wrapped in a fluffy cornbread crust.

# Components:

→ Cornbread Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup cornmeal
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2/3 cup milk
07 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 large eggs

→ Chicken Pot Pie Filling

09 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
10 - 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
11 - 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
12 - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
15 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
16 - 1/3 cup milk
17 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing or lining with paper liners.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and sauté until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in diced chicken, peas, carrots, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
06 - Spoon 1 tablespoon of cornbread batter into each muffin cup. Add a heaping tablespoon of chicken filling on top, then cover with another tablespoon of batter to seal the filling.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the batter comes out clean.
08 - Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties or snack time
  • Easy one-bowl cornbread batter and hearty filling
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk (dairy)
  • Yield is 12 muffins—plan for parties or a quick lunch
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick
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