HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN TACO EGG MINI MUFFINS

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This chicken taco egg muffin recipe is a game changer for brunches and parties, sure to impress guests. They are super high in protein and great for breakfast on the go, or a quick snack at the office, or school for the kids. Tasty, healthy, and a great make-ahead recipe for a quick bite!

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
6 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup milk
½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
½ jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add chicken and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in taco seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine eggs, Cheddar cheese, milk, red bell pepper, shallot, mushrooms, chives, jalapeno, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Fold in cooled chicken mixture.
  • Pour mixture into nonstick mini muffin tins, filling each cup 3/4 of the way.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 76.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Sabuj Hasab
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These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. I can't wait to give them a try!


Hakar Boss
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I love the idea of using chicken taco seasoning in these muffins. I bet they are so flavorful.


Abtahi alam shohan
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These muffins look so delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Muskan Khadka
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I'm always looking for new recipes to add to my meal plan and these muffins are definitely going to be a regular.


VSDC Video Editting Info Tech
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I made these muffins for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Ndeta Larissa
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These muffins were a little too spicy for my taste but they were still really good.


Dakota Fugate
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I'm not a fan of eggs but these muffins were so good that I didn't even notice.


MdFardin Ahmad
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These are the best mini muffins I've ever had! They are so moist and flavorful.


Tim Bangura
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I love that these muffins are made with whole wheat flour and they are a great way to get some extra protein in my diet.


Saturn Workman (Anarcho-Middleist)
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These muffins were so easy to make and they are perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.


armin alijanzadeh
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I'm not a big fan of chicken but these muffins were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


MD. Shakib Ali Ali
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These muffins were a little dry for my taste.


Bina Israr
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I'm always looking for new and healthy breakfast recipes and these mini muffins fit the bill perfectly. They are so good!


Sayedzadi Zadi
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I made these muffins for my meal prep and they were perfect! They are delicious and filling.


SORON 290
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These mini muffins were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and I love that they are packed with protein.