Best Chicken And Pasta Frittata Recipes

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CHICKEN AND PASTA FRITTATA



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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

2 cups dried macaroni noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 brown onions (for Australians) or 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (for Americans)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled, finely diced
1 small red pepper, finely diced
2 cups cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
8 eggs
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

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 PASTA FRITTATA



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Categories     Egg

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups cooked penne or desired pasta
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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.

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