Save Mini Chicken Pot Pie Cornbread Muffins blend classic comfort flavors into bite-sized treats, combining savory chicken filling with a moist cornbread crust. Perfect for game day gatherings or a playful dinner table twist well-loved by kids and adults alike.
The first time I made these mini muffins was for my niece's birthday party, and they vanished in minutes. Their golden tops and warm chicken center made them a favorite among the whole family.
Ingredients
- Cornbread Batter: 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (165 g) cornmeal, 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 1 tbsp (15 g) baking powder, 1/2 tsp (2 g) salt, 2/3 cup (160 ml) milk, 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil, 2 large eggs
- Chicken Pot Pie Filling: 1 cup (140 g) cooked chicken breast, diced, 1/2 cup (80 g) frozen peas and carrots, thawed, 1/3 cup (60 g) frozen corn, thawed, 1/4 cup (40 g) onion, finely chopped, 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter, 2 tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth, 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk, 1/4 tsp (1 g) dried thyme, 1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper, 1/2 tsp (2 g) salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Sauté onion:
- In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Make filling base:
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Add fillings:
- Remove from heat. Stir in chicken, peas, carrots, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly.
- Mix cornbread batter:
- In large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, and eggs. Mix wet with dry ingredients just until combined.
- Assemble muffins:
- Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each muffin cup. Top with 1 heaping tablespoon of filling, then cover with another tablespoon batter to seal.
- Bake:
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, transfer to wire rack. Serve warm.
Save Whenever we share these muffins during family movie night, there are always requests for seconds. They're a playful way to combine two comfort foods in every bite.
Required Tools
12-cup muffin tin, mixing bowls, saucepan, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, spoon or small scoop
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, add cayenne for spice, swap turkey for chicken, and serve with gravy or honey butter for dipping.
Category and Diet
Appetizer, Snack. American cuisine. Easy difficulty. Nut-free. Contains meat.
Save With their soft cornbread crust and savory filling, these muffins always make every meal feel special and fun.