Description
Savory chicken, cheese, and zucchini muffins that are moist, protein-packed, and easy to prepare. These flavorful muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, lunchboxes, or a light meal.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, grated
1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
¼ cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or line it with muffin liners.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, almond flour (or all-purpose flour), baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the muffins feel firm to the touch.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm.
Notes
Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the grated zucchini to prevent soggy muffins.
You can substitute mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for cheddar to change the flavor.
Add chopped spinach, bell peppers, parsley, chives, or basil for extra vegetables and flavor.
For a spicier version, mix in chili flakes or diced jalapeños.
Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled muffins for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container.
Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
