Baked Quinoa Chicken Frittata Recipe

Name: Baked Quinoa Chicken Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dry Uncooked Quinoa; 2 cups Water; 6 ounces, weight Cooked Chicken Breast, Chopped; 4 whole Eggs, Beaten; 2 Egg Whites; 4 ounces, weight Mascarpone Cheese (or Cream Cheese); ⅓ cups Unsweetened Almond Milk Or Milk Of Choice; 1 cup Chopped Roasted Red Peppers; 2 Scallions, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 cups Fresh Chopped Parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup Dry Uncooked Quinoa
2 cups Water
6 ounces, weight Cooked Chicken Breast, Chopped
4 whole Eggs, Beaten
2 Egg Whites
4 ounces, weight Mascarpone Cheese (or Cream Cheese)
⅓ cups Unsweetened Almond Milk Or Milk Of Choice
1 cup Chopped Roasted Red Peppers
2 Scallions, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 cups Fresh Chopped Parsley

1
Place quinoa in a pot with the water.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is all absorbed.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients.
6
Once quinoa is cooled, add to other ingredients and stir well to combine.
7
Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
8
Pour mixture into pie plate.
9
Bake 25 minutes.
10
Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes to brown top of frittata.
11
Enjoy warm!

539

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Dry Uncooked Quinoa, 2 cups Water, 6 ounces, weight Cooked Chicken Breast, Chopped, 4 whole Eggs, Beaten, and more.

Yes, Baked Quinoa Chicken Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Quinoa Chicken Frittata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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