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Healthy Chicken Veggie Breakfast Bake Cups

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These bake cups combine juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and fluffy eggs for a wholesome, easy breakfast perfect for busy mornings or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (skinless, boneless)
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free alternative optional)
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, well-drained)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion (sweet or yellow)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, dairy-free optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp dried herbs (oregano or thyme, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add diced bell peppers and spinach; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  5. Add shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and dried herbs (if using) to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow bake cups to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.

Notes

If tops brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Do not overmix eggs to keep bake cups fluffy; a few streaks of unbeaten egg are fine. Sautéing veggies reduces moisture and enhances flavor. Use room temperature eggs and milk for best texture. Grease muffin tin well to prevent sticking.

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