Chicken and Orzo Frittata Recipe

Name: Chicken and Orzo Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup orzo pasta; 6 eggs; ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese; ¼ cup creme fraiche; 2 cooked chicken breasts; 4 scallions, chopped; ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley; ⅓ cup diced roasted red pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

¾ cup orzo pasta
6 eggs
⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
¼ cup creme fraiche
2 cooked chicken breasts
4 scallions, chopped
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
⅓ cup diced roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Drain pasta.
5
In a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and creme fraiche and stir until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are combined.
6
Add the cooked orzo, chicken, scallions, parsley, red bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
7
Stir to combine.
8
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
9
Bake for 25 minutes.
10
Turn on the broiler.
11
Place the pan under the broiler until golden on top, about 5 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes.
13
Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup orzo pasta, 6 eggs, ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, ¼ cup creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Orzo Frittata falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Chicken and Orzo Frittata

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