Chicken Zucchini Muffins

These savoury Chicken Zucchini Muffins are like a fluffy biscuit that’s stuffed with cheese, chicken and shredded zucchini.

I feel it’s mandatory to serve these with a drizzle of hot honey on top. Or don’t. You’re choice.

Savoury muffins are a thing. A very delicious thing that uses up leftover shredded chicken, garden zucchini and bisquick baking mix.

Chicken Biscuits with Zucchini

My garden is overflowing with zucchini right now. I love the fresh summer produce and trying new ways to sneak it into foods for my family.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to whip up these cheesy zucchini muffins with chicken. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.

• Bisquick – this helps bond the ingredients together in a flakey, delicious way.
• Milk – whole, 2% or skim will work just fine.
• Butter – gives the biscuits a delicious texture
• Eggs – another ingredient to help bond everything together while also giving rise to the muffins.
• Zucchini – shredded and squeezed dry
• Chicken – shredded rotisserie chicken
• Cheese – shredded cheddar cheese
• Seasonings – green onions, garlic powder, salt and pepper
• HOT HONEY – it adds a nice sweetness and heat to the finished muffin.

How To Make Chicken Muffins

These easy chicken muffins come together super quick and use up a bunch of kitchen basics.

Create Savoury Batter

Start by combining the bisquick mix with the milk, eggs, butter and seasonings. Whisk this all together until it’s smooth.

Add Chicken and Zucchini

Stir in the shredded chicken, zucchini, cheese and green onions to the muffin batter.

Bake Muffins

Scoop the batter into greased or lined muffin cups, filled to the top.

Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden brown and the muffins are baked through. You can test them with a toothpick inserted in the center.

Enjoy with Hot Honey

Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before running a knife around the edges to loosen them and pop them out.

While they’re still warm, drizzle some hot honey over the top and enjoy it.

Imagine a cheesy biscuit with chicken inside… plus that sweet heat goodness…

Why You’ll Love These

If you’re a fan of chicken and waffles you’re going to love these muffins.

The zucchini adds extra moisture (and vitamins) to the muffins, while the cheese, chicken and garlic give it a nice savoury taste. When you add that drizzle of hot honey on top, it’s unstoppable.

Tips and Suggestions

Here’s a few tips to help make these muffins your all time favorite.

• Zucchini – shred the zucchini with a cheese grater and then squeeze it dry with paper towels. Too much moisture from the zucchini can cause a soggy muffin.
• Add Corn – adding in a cup of fresh sweet corn right off the cob is a great addition to these muffins. Just stir it into the batter along with the zucchini.
• Chicken – you can swap out the shredded chicken for some diced ham, leftover turkey, or even ground beef if you want!
• Extra Heat – try adding in a pinch or two of crushed red pepper for a little extra spice in each bite.
• Muffin Cups – make sure to grease your muffin cups well before adding the batter. Or you can use paper or silicone liners for easy removal.

Make Ahead and Storage

These cheesy Chicken Zucchini Muffins are a great make ahead lunch or dinner option. Store the baked muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or the freezer for up to 3 months.

TO REHEAT– try placing the zucchini muffin in the air fryer at 375 degrees for about 5 to 8 minutes – it’ll give it a nice crisp outside and stay fluffy in the middle.

Or you can pop it in the microwave for a minute to heat thru.

More Ways To Use Shredded Chicken

I love having these easy recipes on hand for whenever I have leftover shredded chicken. Once you’re done making these chicken muffins, here are a few more easy dinners you can try.

• Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole – basic pantry ingredients with maximum flavor.
• Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit Skillet – like a pot pie, but with fluffy cheesy biscuits on top!
• Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – creamy and delicious, prepared in a flash.
• Chicken Salad Sandwiches – quick, easy and perfect on a buttery croissant!