Description
Chicken Omelette delivers a quick protein-packed breakfast that saves your morning hunger. Packed with savory shredded chicken and folded into a golden egg embrace, this simple dish comes together faster than your coffee brews.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper (any color), finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a 10-inch skillet at medium heat (325°F). Sauté 1 small diced onion, 1 small chopped bell pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove for 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add 1 cup cooked chicken, ½ teaspoon paprika, a pinch of salt, and pepper to the skillet. Warm the chicken for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the mixture to a separate plate.
- Whisk 3 large eggs with 2 tablespoons milk in a medium bowl until fully blended. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat (325°F). Pour egg mixture into pan, tilting to distribute evenly.
- Cook eggs for 2 minutes without moving, allowing bottom to set while top remains slightly wet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded cheese over half the omelette.
- Spread warm chicken mixture on top of cheese. Use a spatula to fold the bare half of omelette over the filled side.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and eggs are completely set. Slide onto a plate and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Choose a non-stick skillet to prevent the eggs from sticking and make flipping easier.
- Whisk the eggs thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent texture that cooks evenly.
- Keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the eggs and ensure a soft, tender omelette.
- For a lighter version, swap butter for olive oil and use low-fat cheese or skip cheese entirely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 315 mg