Avocado Ranch Chicken Egg Cups (Printable Version)

Savory egg cups with chicken, avocado, and ranch—great for breakfast or meal prep. Easy, flavorful, and satisfying.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, finely diced or shredded
02 - 6 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
04 - 1/4 cup chopped scallions
05 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
06 - 1/4 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped

→ Dairy & Dressings

07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
08 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For greasing

12 - Cooking spray or olive oil

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Fold in diced chicken, avocado, scallions, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Place tin in oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until egg cups are puffed and set in the center.
06 - Allow to cool for several minutes, then carefully remove egg cups from tin. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy meal prep for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks
  • Great use for leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken
  • Naturally gluten free and low in carbs
  • Flexible to add your favorite veggies
  • Mess free and kid approved
02 -
  • High protein with minimal carbs so perfect for fueling busy mornings
  • Holds up well in the fridge and is easy to reheat
  • Very customizable with different proteins or cheeses
03 -
  • Always coat your muffin tin thoroughly or use silicone liners for easy release
  • Cut your avocado right before folding into the eggs to prevent browning
  • Let the egg mixture sit for five minutes before baking for loftier cups
  • If using pre cooked chicken pat it dry so the cups do not get watery
  • Try batch cooking chicken ahead so you can throw these together on busy mornings

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