Baked Chicken and Cheddar Frittata

Savory baked egg frittata packed with seasoned lean ground chicken, sautéed red bell peppers, and melted sharp cheddar cheese.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 18 min
- Total: 28 min
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $5.07/serving
Dietary
- High-Protein
- Gluten-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Keto
- Low-Carb
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- bake
- sauté
- comfort food
- healthy
- crowd-pleaser
- smoky
- rich
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound ground chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs (large)
- 1 cup liquid egg whites
- 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in an 8-inch oven-safe nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 pound ground chicken breast, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup liquid egg whites, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until thoroughly blended. Stir in the sliced green onions and 1/4 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cooked chicken and bell peppers in the skillet. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the center is puffed and set, about 12 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.
Notes
Portions keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in a toaster oven or microwave for 45 seconds.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 406
- Protein: 51.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.3 g
- Fat: 18.3 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 1132 mg
- Saturated Fat: 7.8 g
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 279 mg