Chicken and Orzo Frittata
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 6 eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 cups)
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta.
- In a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and creme fraiche and stir until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are combined.
- Add the cooked orzo, chicken, scallions, parsley, red bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Turn on the broiler.
- Place the pan under the broiler until golden on top, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes.
- Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad.
- SERVINGS: 4 (MAIN); Calories: 330; Total Fat 17 grams; Saturated Fat: 8 grams; Protein: 27 grams; Total carbohydrates: 14 grams; Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 1 grams; Cholesterol: 384 milligrams; Sodium: 772 milligrams
orzo pasta, eggs, milk ricotta, creme fraiche, chicken breasts, scallions, parsley, red bell peppers, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-and-orzo-frittata-recipe.html (may not work)