Cowboy Chicken Cheese Muffins Recipe

These cheesy Cowboy Chicken Muffins are a kid-friendly, quick & easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend brunch! Made with leftover cooked chicken, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious and satisfying meal. Get ready for melty cheese, crispy bacon, and tender chicken in every bite!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 372.1 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cowboy Chicken Cheese Muffins

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How to Make Cowboy Chicken Cheese Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken, 1/4 cup pesto, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Arrange 6 English muffin halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the muffin halves.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the muffins are lightly golden.
  6. Top each muffin with 1 tablespoon of cooked bacon pieces.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the bacon.
  8. Bake for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

36g

Carbs

8g

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