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Mar 15, 2019 By Stacie Hassing

Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins

Dairy-Free
Gluten-free
Grain-Free
Nut-free
Paleo
Whole30
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These veggie- and protein-packed Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins are meal-prep friendly and make for a tasty & easy reheat-and-eat meal.

Overhead shot of two Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins on a white plate with a side of raspberries and grapes.

Buffalo-flavored recipes are always a winner.

You guys go wild for our buffalo-flavored recipes! In fact, two of our all-time most popular recipes on this blog are Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken (number 3 spot) and Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash (number 4 spot). So that’s exactly why we’re sharing yet another buffalo-flavored recipe with you (and we have another one in the works!). Today, is all about our Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins! These egg muffins are packed with protein and veggies and that zingy wing flavor you crave. I love prepping this recipe on a Sunday and enjoying as a quick reheat-and-eat meal in the days to come. However, for best taste, I like to enjoy egg muffins within 4 days of making.

Overhead shot of ingredients for the Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins including brown eggs, green onion, diced red pepper, diced chicken and spinach.

Made with just a few whole, real food ingredients.

As always, we try to keep our recipes to as few ingredient as possible. We want to make cooking and eating healthy easy for you by sharing recipes that A) Don’t come with a long list of ingredients and B) Don’t require hours and hours to make. These Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins are made with just 9 ingredients, which includes the homemade buffalo sauce.

This recipe calls for cooked chicken. In this post we show you exactly how to make the perfect chicken breast.

The flavor you crave – now for breakfast! Banish boring breakfasts with these protein- and veggie-packed Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins. Perfect for mornings on the go when you make them ahead of time. Click To Tweet

Overhead shot of Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins in a muffin tin before they have been baked.

You can make your own buffalo sauce or use a pre-made one.

Our Homemade Buffalo Sauce is another wildly popular recipe on the blog. It’s included in the recipe below, however, if you have a pre-made buffalo sauce on hand or have one you like, by all means use that and save yourself a few minutes. We love Tessemae’s Buffalo Sauce as well as The New Primal Buffalo Sauce. Both are made with squeaky clean ingredients and super tasty.

Overhead shot of six Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins in a clear, rectangular glass storage container.

Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins are Whole30-friendly and dairy-free, but if you like things a little cheesy, feel free to add a little cheese.

Cheese makes an ever-so-delicious addition to these Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins. Whether you love, blue cheese, fresh mozzarella or shredded cheddar, you have options. I like to add about 1/2-3/4 cup of cheese to this recipe. Again, totally optional, but totally scrumptious.

Overhead shot of two Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins on a white plate with a side of raspberries and grapes.

Serve these Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins with a side of your favorite fruit for a deliciously balanced meal.

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Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins

The flavor you crave – now for breakfast! Banish boring breakfasts with these protein- and veggie-packed egg muffins. They’re perfect for mornings on the go when you make them ahead of time.

  • Author: The Real Food Dietitians
  • Prep Time: 12 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 12 muffins (4 servings) 1x
  • Cuisine: Whole30, Paleo, Nut-Free
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter or ghee, divided*
  • 3 Tbsp. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce*
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut aminos*
  • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper*
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced small
  • 3 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup (~ 5 oz.) cooked chicken, cubed
  • 8 whole eggs
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease the wells of a 12 cup muffin pan or line with silicone baking cups for the easiest removal.
  3. To make buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 ½ Tbsp. ghee. Whisk in hot sauce, coconut aminos and cayenne pepper until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining ½ Tbsp. butter or ghee. Sauté bell pepper and onions until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Turn off heat, add spinach, cooked chicken and buffalo sauce to peppers and onions. Stir to combine.
  6. Divide vegetable and chicken mixture evenly among wells of the muffin pan.
  7. In a bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until eggs are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from pan and serve.

Notes

*May substitute ¼ cup of a pre-made Buffalo sauce such as The New Primal or Tessemae’s for 1 ½ Tbsp. ghee + hot sauce + aminos + cayenne.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 muffins
  • Calories: 268
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 676mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g

 

What’s your favorite breakfast? We’d love to hear what’s on your plate in the comments below!

 

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Judy says

    January 29, 2019 at 7:45 am

    What is coconut a amino n where can u get it?…want to try these. Is there a substitute for that?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 29, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      Hi Judy,

      Coconut aminos are a fermented condiment much like soy sauce (only made without soy or wheat and lower in sodium). You can find them in well-stocked grocery stores, health food stores, Trader Joe’s and online at places such as Amazon and Thrive Market. If you’re not worried about the soy, gluten-free tamari sauce can be used in place of the coconut aminos (you may need to taste as you go to be sure the dish doesn’t get too salty as tamari is often saltier than coconut aminos).

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  2. Emilee says

    April 1, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    Can you confirm the recipe is only supposed to make six as it states? I was a bit confused because it says “yields 6” but then also says to grease the wells of a muffin tin. We doubled it based off the yield of 6 and placed all our chicken in the 12 muffin tins only to find out we had extra eggs.. half of what we started with. Based on this I would assume the recipe should yield 12.. but want to confirm to see if we went wrong somewhere.

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      April 2, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      2 muffins = a serving. So this recipe would make 12 muffins (6 servings). I’ll update the recipe to make that more clear. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Christina says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:01 am

    If using pre-made buffalo sauce how much total would you use?

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      April 13, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      I would guess about 1/3 of a cup.

      Reply
  4. Christina says

    April 12, 2019 at 9:46 am

    I’m excited to try these! We are buffalo obsessed over here! If using a pre-made buffalo sauce what would the measurement be? Thanks for all the great recipes!

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      April 13, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      I would guess about 1/3 of a cup.

      Reply
  5. Amy says

    January 17, 2020 at 5:46 am

    My absolute breakfast favorite! If I bring to work, co-workers want to hi-jack my meal. Amazing and easy egg muffins.

    ★★★★★

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 18, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Ha! That’s awesome. Do NOT let them hijack your lunch but definitely share the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Mara says

    September 14, 2020 at 7:29 am

    Hi! How would I reheat these if I’m planning on freezing them?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      September 15, 2020 at 9:05 am

      We suggest allowing them to thaw in the fridge and reheating either in a toaster oven, microwave, or in a covered skillet on the stove with a splash of water.

      Reply
  7. Lauren O'Brien says

    January 17, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    I have high cholesterol… should I replace with egg whites only?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 21, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      You certainly can, however, while eggs do contain cholesterol it’s no longer recommended to avoid them. Perhaps mixing half whites and half whole eggs might be a good compromise.

      Reply

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