Chicken Frittata With Cantloupe Tomato Salsa Recipes

CHICKEN AND PASTA FRITTATA

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 FRITTATA WITH CANTLOUPE TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• 1. For salsa, in a medium bowl combine tomatoes, cantaloupe, and cilantro; set aside. 2. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and salt; set aside. 3. In a 12-inch broiler-proof nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chiles. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Scatter chicken and beans evenly in skillet. 4. Preheat broiler. Pour egg mixture over chicken and beans. Cook over medium heat. As mixture sets, run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting egg mixture so uncooked mixture flows underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until egg mixture is almost set (surface will be moist). Sprinkle with cheese. 5. Place skillet under broiler 4 to 5 inches from heat. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until top is just set and cheese melts. Top with salsa mixture and fresh cilantro leaves.

LIGHT SPINACH FRITTATA WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• To make the frittata: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the spinach. Reduce the heat to low. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and egg whites with the milk until light yellow and frothy. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach in the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the egg mixture is cooked on the bottom and almost set on top. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake in the oven until the eggs are set and the cheese has melted, 5 to 10 minutes.
• To make the salsa: In a large bowl, stir together the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, cilantro, limejuice, salt, and pepper. Serve fresh, at room temperature, over the frittata.

CHICKEN FRITTATA WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In large bowl, place tomatoes, chili, red onion and cilantro; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add lime juice; mix well. Taste; add additional salt if necessary. Set aside to serve as a topping.
• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and bell pepper; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over vegetable mixture in skillet. Add chicken and cheese. Spread evenly in skillet.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is light golden brown, eggs are firm, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Cut Chicken Frittata into wedges. Serve with slices of avocado; top with Pico de Gallo.

MASALA FRITTATA WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium non-stick, ovenproof frying pan. Tip in the sliced onions and cook over a medium heat for about 10 mins until soft and golden. Add the Madras paste and fry for 1 min more, then tip in half the tomatoes and half the chilli. Cook until the mixture is thick and the tomatoes have all burst.
• Heat the grill to high. Add half the coriander to the eggs and season, then pour over the spicy onion mixture. Stir gently once or twice, then cook over a low heat for 8-10 mins until almost set. Transfer to the grill for 3-5 mins until set.
• To make the salsa, mix the avocado, remaining chilli and tomatoes, chopped onion, remaining coriander and the lemon juice together, then season and serve with the frittata.

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO & CHICKEN FRITTATA

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.

LIGHT SPINACH FRITTATA WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• To make the frittata: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the spinach. Reduce the heat to low. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and egg whites with the milk until light yellow and frothy. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach in the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the egg mixture is cooked on the bottom and almost set on top. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake in the oven until the eggs are set and the cheese has melted, 5 to 10 minutes.
• To make the salsa: In a large bowl, stir together the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, cilantro, limejuice, salt, and pepper. Serve fresh, at room temperature, over the frittata.

TOMATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a 9-inch non-stick skillet, cook the onion and bell pepper with salt and pepper to taste in 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat, stirring often, until onion and pepper is tender, about 3 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, beat or whisk together the eggs, egg substitute, and cheese; add the bell pepper mixture and whisk together until well combined.
• Spray the 9-inch skillet with cooking spray ,start heating the skillet again over mediun heat until hot and quickly pour in the egg mixture, distributing the bell pepper and onion evenly.
• While it begins to cook, arrange tomato slices decoratively on the top, then sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning on top; Cover skillet and cook( WITHOUT stirring) for about 6 minutes, or until the frittata is set and the bottom is nicely brown.
• If desired, broil the frittata under a preheated broiler, about 4-inches from the heat, for 2 minutes to lightly brown the top; let cool in skillet for 5 minutes; slide the frittata onto a serving plate, cut into wedges and serve it warm or at room temperature.