Description
Whipping up chicken frittata brings pure comfort to your kitchen table with zero fuss. Fresh eggs, tender chicken, and simple seasonings create a delightful meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked chicken
- 1 small onion
- 1 red bell pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup milk
Seasoning and Toppings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 375°F, preparing a reliable oven-safe skillet for action.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Sauté your finely chopped onion and diced red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Add 1 cup cooked chicken and 1 cup baby spinach to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Grab a large bowl and crack 8 large eggs. Pour in ½ cup milk, then season with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly until completely combined and slightly frothy.
- Distribute the egg mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the frittata.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are fully set and the surface turns light golden.
- Remove from oven and let the frittata rest for 5 minutes to settle.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- Check your skillet is truly oven-safe before starting to prevent potential kitchen disasters.
- Drain excess liquid from cooked chicken and vegetables to keep the frittata’s texture firm and prevent sogginess.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with almond or skim milk and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Customize your frittata by swapping chicken with ham, bacon, or keeping it vegetarian with extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg