Spinach Chicken Frittata

  Breakfast

"When we were growing up, spinach was one of the only vegetables my brothers and I enjoyed," "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."

Spinach Chicken Frittata

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, optional
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. 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 for 7-10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 207 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.

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