Chicken Frittata is a versatile and delicious Italian dish made with eggs, chicken, vegetables, and cheese. It is an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals making it a wholesome meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special brunch dish, this article will guide you in finding the best chicken frittata recipe that suits your taste and dietary needs. From classic recipes to modern variations with unique ingredient combinations, we will explore a wide range of options to help you create a flavorful and satisfying chicken frittata that will become a favorite in your kitchen.
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SPINACH CHICKEN FRITTATA
"When we were growing up, spinach was one of the only vegetables my brothers and I enjoyed," recalls Paula Tuduri, Bozeman, Montana. "So our mom found all kinds of ways to include it in meals. This dish is one of my favorites. Be creative," she suggests. "Feel free to vary the vegetables, cheeses and meat to suit your tastes and budget."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the red pepper and onion in oil until tender. In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in the chicken if desired, 1/2 cup spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, salt and pepper (save remaining spinach for another use). Add to the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 7-10 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHICKEN FRITTATA
A nice chicken and vegetable dish, nicely complemented with a summer salad, to serve on a nice summer day.
Provided by PEARLNZ
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Potatoes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender but firm; drain.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute garlic and onions until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, milk, and eggs.
- In a medium bowl, mix potatoes, garlic and onions, flour mixture, broccoli, mushrooms, Cheddar cheese, and chicken. Transfer to a medium baking dish.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until eggs are no longer runny and top is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 191 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 482.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM FRITTATA
From a web site. My hubby loves this in his lunch box. I substitute other veggies too in this like zucchini, spinach etc.
Provided by Girl from India
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
- In separate bowl, combine chicken, mushrooms, green onion and parsley.
- Heat cooking oil in an 8-inch ovenproof skillet; Add egg mixture.
- Cook over medium-low heat.
- As eggs set, run a spatula around the edge, lifting to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath.
- Cook until eggs are almost set, but surface is still moist.
- Press chicken mixture into top of egg mixture.
- Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until set.
- Top with cheddar cheese and broil few seconds more until melted.
CHICKEN AND PASTA FRITTATA
A tasty frittata which can be served warm with crusty rolls and a salad or at room temperature at picnics,for take-to-work lunches or in school lunchboxes. Adapted from a recipe I found in the May 2006 issue of the Australian magazine 'super food ideas'.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following the packet directions, until tender; drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over a medium heat; add the onion, garlic and carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft; add the red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for 1 minute; then transfer the contents of the pan to a large bowl.
- Add the chicken, thyme, parmesan, parsley and pasta to the onion mixture; whisk the eggs in a large jug and add them to the pasta mixture; stir until well-combined and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan over a medium heat and add the pasta mixture to the hot pan; reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the contents of the pan for 8-10 minutes or until the frittata has set around the edges. The centre should still be slightly soft.
- Preheat a grill on a medium heat and place the pan under the grill; cook the frittata for 4-5 minutes or until it is golden and set.
- Cut into wedges and serve with crusty rolls and a salad.
CHICKEN AND ORZO FRITTATA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
- In a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and creme fraiche and stir until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are combined. Add the cooked orzo, chicken, scallions, parsley, red bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart flameproof baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Place the pan under the broiler until golden on top, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad.
CHICKEN FAJITA FRITTATA
Make and share this Chicken Fajita Frittata recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 10-inch omelet pan or skillet with ovenproof handle over medium heat, heat butter until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Add pepper, onion, chili powder and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pepper is soft and onion is translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add chopped tomato and diced chicken. Continue cooking 1 additional minute. Remove from heat. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, beat together eggs and water until blended. Pour over vegetables. Cook over medium heat until eggs are almost set, about 6 to 8 minutes. Top with tomato slices. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and eggs are completely set, about 1 to 2 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve with tortillas and top with salsa and/or sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 295.9, Sodium 157.8, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 10.6
CHICKEN AND PASTA FRITTATA
Categories Egg
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In large oven-going skillet cook broccoli and onion in hot oil over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. stir in penne, chicken, basil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Pour eggs over mixture in skillet. Cook over medium heat. As mixture sets, run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting egg mixture so uncooked portion flows underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until egg mixture is almost set. Top with cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with pepper. Makes 4 servings.
CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE FRITTATA
Guy's Big Bite -Wake Up and Smell the Frittata- I only made half a recipe, used two tortillas, orange bell pepper and 1 jalapeno, but we thought it had great flavor.
Provided by adopt a greyhound
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 1 frittata, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and the chicken sausage, onions, jalapenos, peppers and saute until vegetables have softened.
- In medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, paprika and salt and pepper.
- Add chicken sausage and vegetable mixture and eggs together. Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil, and pour in egg mixture. In the oven,cook for 6 minutes, mixture should be slightly firm and moist. In the mean time add tortillas to oven and toast for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown, then remove.
- Remove frittata from pan, place one tortilla on bottom of pan and spread with 1/2 of the cheese, place cooked frittata on top, and top frittata with second tortilla. Top tortilla with remaining cheese and place pan in oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Remove from oven and garnish with scallions and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.9, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 473.9, Sodium 1830.2, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 27.4
CHICKEN FRITTATA - SOUTHWESTERN
Make and share this Chicken Frittata - Southwestern recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ErinsInspirations
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in large skillet & sauté onions & corn over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Add thawed chicken to skillet and mix.
- Spread evenly in bottom of skillet.
- Beat eggs, milk & salt in medium bowl.
- Pour egg mixture over chicken mixture.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover & cook 8-10 minutes.
- Cover frittata with cheese. Once melted, cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.8, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 384.2, Sodium 600, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.4
CHICKEN FRITTATA
Make and share this Chicken Frittata recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rudy Jahchan
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop pasta into 1 inch lengths.
- Mix pasta, spinach, sauce, eggs, and cheese.
- Preheat broiler.
- Brown chicken for 7 minutes in skillet.
- Add mix and cook for 5 minutes.
- Wrap foil on skillet handler and broil for 3 minutes.
CHICKEN SAUSAGE FRITTATA WITH SIDE SALAD
Provided by Herb Mesa
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix the egg whites and whole eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, chicken sausage, sweet potatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute the mixture for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the onion begins to brown. Transfer the sausage mixture from the pan and put in a large bowl.
- Wipe down the pan and spray the nonstick pan with cooking spray and add the eggs, cook over medium heat until the edges begin to harden. Pour the sausage mixture into the eggs. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- Place the frittata into the oven and let cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the frittata is firm in the middle. Remove the frittata from the oven and flip onto a large plate. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with the Side Salad.
- In a large bowl, loosen the leaves of the lettuce, sprinkle with the sliced onions and top with the tomato and avocado slices. In a mortar and pestle, add the garlic, salt, and pepper, to taste, and finely mince. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar and stir with a small spoon. Dress the salad with the lemon vinaigrette before serving.
CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO & CHICKEN FRITTATA
The only thing hard about this fantastic frittata is deciding when to serve it. Made with chicken, cheese and sweet and chewy sun-dried tomatoes, it's wonderful for breakfast, lunch or dinner.-Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, 3 tablespoons basil, salt and pepper. Stir in cream cheese, chicken, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese., Heat a 10-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-low heat. Pour in egg mixture; cover and cook 8-12 minutes or until nearly set. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, 12-16 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining basil; cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your frittata.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your dish.
- Don't overcook the eggs: Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery. Cook them until they are just set, about 10-12 minutes.
- Use a good quality non-stick skillet: This will help prevent the frittata from sticking and make it easier to flip.
- Let the frittata rest before slicing: This will help it to set and hold its shape.
Conclusion:
Frittatas are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a frittata that is both healthy and satisfying.
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