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Grilled Chicken and Pesto Frittata

With only a handful of ingredients, this is a quick dish that can be done in less than 20 minutes from start to finish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 Tyson® Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets cubed
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • avocado slices if desired

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. In large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 3 minutes.
  3. In large bowl, beat eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over sautéed onions in skillet. Add chicken and spread evenly in skillet. Add dollops of pesto and ricotta cheese and cook on stovetop for 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until top is light golden brown, eggs are firm, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Cut chicken frittata into wedges and serve with slices of avocado.

Notes

  • For this recipe I used Tyson® Grilled & Ready® chicken, which adds a simple protein to this dish. 
  • Refrigerate leftovers for your or your kid’s  lunch.
  • For this recipe I used Tyson® Grilled & Ready® chicken, which adds a simple protein to this dish. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 417mg (139%) Sodium 937mg (39%) Potassium 388mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 932IU (19%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 150mg (15%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415

% Daily Value*

Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 417mg 139%
Sodium 937mg 39%
Potassium 388mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 932IU 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 150mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.