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Chicken Bacon Frittata: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
When eggs met chicken and bacon, the world got a breakfast hero: the frittata! Born in Italy, this dish was once a humble way to turn leftovers into something magical. But today? It’s a star in brunch spreads, packed with protein, flavor, and that irresistible cheesy goodness. Whether you’re fueling up for a big day or simply indulging, a frittata like this one is a simple, nutritious way to keep your belly happy. Plus, who doesn’t love the smoky kiss of bacon mixed with tender chicken? Let’s crack some eggs and dive in!
Chicken Bacon Frittata
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Who knew the perfect Italian recipe could become your go-to for both breakfast and dinner? This frittata is all you need.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp dried chives
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch Pyrex dish or use a smaller one if you’re craving thicker slices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and Italian seasoning. Make sure it’s all nice and smooth.
- Spread the bacon bits evenly across your greased dish. Scatter the diced chicken over the bacon. Pour the egg mixture on top, giving everything a light stir to let the flavors mingle.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top. Finish with a dash of dried chives for that extra pop of flavor.
- Pop the dish in your preheated oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- This frittata is just as good cold as it is hot, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers!
- Want a creamier texture? Swap out the milk for heavy cream.
- Looking for some veggies? Toss in some sautéed onions, mushrooms, or spinach.
Notes
Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 514 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15.7 g
- Cholesterol: 231.6 mg
How is frittata different from an omelet?
A frittata is essentially a custard filled with any vegetables, herbs, cheese, meat, and even pasta of your choosing, that is then cooked in a frying pan or a baking dish in the oven. Whereas an omelet’s filling is just sprinkled on top of the egg, the frittata’s additions need to be mixed in with the egg and cream before cooking
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Esme, this recipe sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing it with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.
Thank you Steph, we love it and it’s on repeat in our house. Enjoy should you make it
This looks yummy! It makes me want to create this frittata. Thank so much for sharing the recipe!
Hi Nicole. Hope you try out the frittata. It’s super easy, and delicious. Enjoy it and thanks for popping in here.
This sounds delicious. I’ve never had one with chicken in it.
Hope you do give it a try. You can use anything you have in a frittata. It’s very versatile and I use whatever I have available at the time. Enjoy.
I do love a baked frittata; so easy and delicious to make. I don’t eat bacon these days, but a bit of added chicken would be great. In fact i made one the other day but with some smoked salmon.
cheers
Sherry
Hi Sherry, I totally agree with you that smoked salmon will be absolutely awesome. I use a recipe as a guide, and adapt and change to my liking and what I have available at the time. Enjoy it. Thanks for popping in.
I make frittatas often but never thought to put chicken in it; this sounds delicious.
Hi Joanne. Hope you will try it out. I many times used whatever I have available and this was one of those times. Hope you enjoy it.