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Cheesy Chicken Taco Meatloaf Muffins

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time38 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Servings: 12 meatloaf muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed, and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • cup salsa
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  • Add cumin, chili powder, and salt, and cook another minute.
  • Remove from heat and add to a bowl with the cilantro, salsa, ground chicken, quinoa, egg, and ½ cup of the shredded cheese.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Fill muffin pan with mixture, filling each one full. Top each meatloaf muffin with another tablespoon of cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
  • Let sit for about 5 minutes then remove from muffin pan.
  • Serve topped with additional chopped cilantro and enjoy!