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How to Make Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata

Published on September 4, 2018 by Helen 30 Comments
Last Updated on April 15, 2021

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A top down view of a leftover chicken frittata on a grey plate. A hand is removing a slice. Around the plate are tomatoes, a napkin and knife, plate, and bowl of salad.

A delicious use for leftover roast chicken: take a few minutes to make my tasty and easy leftover roast chicken frittata. Paleo and keto adaptable. Naturally gluten free.

A leftover roast chicken frttata on a grey plate with a slice cut out and placed on top. In the background

Table of Contents

  • Why make Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata?
  • How to make Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata
  • How Long Will a Leftover Roast Chicken frittata keep?
  • How can I Adapt the Chicken Frittata Recipe?
  • Can I Freeze Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata?
  • More Leftover Roast Chicken Recipes
  • Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

Why make Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata?

Because it’s a great, and tasty way to enjoy leftover roast chicken , that’s not just heated up or used in a sandwich. It only takes a few minutes to make and needs very little chicken to feed four people.

As it includes red and green bell peppers, it’s more of an Italian-style frittata, rather than a Spanish tortilla which traditionally only has potatoes.

The great thing about frittatas is that they are so adaptable, I’ve used peppers here but you really can add any vegetables you like – spinach, chard, roasted pumpkin or squash, broccoli or cauliflower.   Pack as many in as you can for that all important potion of extra veg.

Frittatas like this are great for picnics – they’re really delicious eaten cold, and travel really well.

How to make Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata

First, assemble the ingredients. This recipe will work equally well with leftover turkey, making it perfect for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Ingredients for leftover roast chicken frittata. A bowl of sliced, cooked chicken, cooke potatoes on a plate, cooked red and green peppers in a bowl and in the centre of the picture six eggs have been broken in a glass bowl.

Second, whisk the eggs briefly. Just enough to break the yolks and mix them in is fine.

Ingredients for leftover chicken frittata. The eggs, in a glass bowl, have been beaten, but other ingredients haven't been added.Third, add the other ingredients: the chicken, potato, and peppers. (make this paleo and keto by leaving the potatoes out and adding extra non starchy veggies)

Ingredients for leftover chicken frittata in a bowl, before mixing.

Fourth, mix all together, and season with salt and pepper.

All the ingredients for leftover roast chicken frittata mixed in a glass bowl. A blue hand whisk in next to the bowl.

A top down picture of the ingrediens for leftover roast chicken frittata in a frying pan

Fifth, Pour into a frying pan, use a spatula to gently push the ingredients down so they are covered in the egg, and cook on a low heat for a few minutes until the bottom and the sides are cooked.  If you look in the photo below you can see how the edge is cooked and is coming away from the side of the pan.    Turn on your grill.

Half cooked leftover chicken frittata. Cooked on the bottom, on the hob, ready to go under the grill to finish cooking.

Sixth, When the bottom of the frittata is cooked, place the frying pan under the grill to cook the top, as it cooks it will puff up. Keep an eye on it, as you don’t want to overcook it or burn it. It’s done when just cooked all the way through – test with a knife.

Keep a very careful eye on the chicken frittata when it is under the grill or broiler! Most grills have hot spots and you will need to move the pan around for it to cook evenly.  If your pan has a metal handle it will get hot.  DO NOT forget and grab it.  Yes I have done this and was quite badly burnt.

Cooked leftover chicken frittata in a frying pan, ready to turn out and eat.

Finally, turn the frittata out onto a plate and enjoy!

A top down vew of a leftover roast chicken frittata on a grey plate. At the bottom of the picture is a green plate with a fork, and some cherry tomatoes. At the top are a bowl of salad, gingham napkin and a knife.

How Long Will a Leftover Roast Chicken frittata keep?

This chicken frittata can be kept for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container.   Enjoy chilled from the fridge or allow it to come to room temperature before eating.  Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at medium power.

How can I Adapt the Chicken Frittata Recipe?

There are SO many adaptions for this recipe, use different vegetables – any you cooked to serve with the original roast chicken would be be delicious, including sliced leftover roast potatoes.

Add some grated cheese for extra flavour and for a low carb version leave out the potatoes and add in extra chicken.

Can I Freeze Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata?

I really don’t recommend freezing a frittata.  Its OK but they can come out a little soggy.  Frittatas are so quick and easy to make there really is not need to freeze them – make them using leftover roast chicken which has been frozen!

More Leftover Roast Chicken Recipes

  • Leftover chicken tagine
  • Leftover chicken curry
  • Leftover chicken tacos
  • Leftover chicken fajitas
  • Healthy coronation chicken
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Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata

A delicious use for leftover roast chicken: take a few minutes to make my tasty and easy leftover roast chicken frittata. Remove the potatoes and you have a Keto and Paleo friendly meal!
Servings: 4 people
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 350 g potato (cooked)
  • 200 g leftover roast chicken
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a deep (25cm / 10”) non stick omelette pan and gently fry the peppers and onion until soft and starting to turn brown. Turn out onto a plate to cool. This can be done ahead of time, and the pepper kept in the fridge.
  • Meanwhile whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken, potatoes, and peppers to the egg. Stir together, and pour the mixture into the frying pan.   Use a spatula to gently push the ingredients down so they are covered in the egg,
  • Cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes until the bottom of the frittata is golden brown (lift and check with a spatula), and set. The top should still be liquid. As it cooks on the hob, heat up your grill.
  • Cook the top half of the frittata under the grill for a further few minutes until puffed up and golden brown. The frittata should be cooked all the way through: you don't want any of the egg to still be liquid. Check the middle with a knife.
  • Turn the frittata out onto a serving plate, and enjoy! Serve with a crunchy green salad.

Notes

  • Simply leave the potatoes out and add more chicken or non starch vegetables to make this paleo and keto
Nutritional Information 
  • This recipe is 8 Weight Watchers Smart Points per quarter frittata.
 
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Leftover Roast Chicken Frittata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 283mg94%
Sodium 141mg6%
Potassium 672mg19%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 1440IU29%
Vitamin C 71.9mg87%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Light Meal, Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Leftover chicken, leftover roast chicken
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If you like this recipe, then make my good old-fashioned leftover lamb stew next time you have some leftover lamb rather than chicken!

A casserole dish of lamb stew with potatoes and carrots fills the frame.

Or, if you do have leftover chicken, another option is my delicious leftover chicken curry.

A close up on vibrant spiced leftover chicken curry, served in a green bowl.

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  1. Jane Welton

    5 stars
    This looks scrummy, Helen, and I’ll be making it this weekend!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Always really tasty.

      Reply
  2. JM

    5 stars
    I was looking for a frittata recipe and then I found this site. Very detailed and seems easy to follow. Surely my girls would love this. Thank you Dear.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Such an easy recipe to make, and very tasty too.

      Reply
  3. Lucy

    5 stars
    This looks delicious Helen, I do love a frittata, it is such an easy meal. As an added bonus too I think the smart points might actually be even lower as chicken, eggs and vegetables are all now zero points (leaving only the oil and potatoes to point) – I’ll let you know when I’ve made it!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Always so easy and tasty, we do like a frittata. If the points are lower, that is even better.

      Reply
  4. Graeme

    5 stars
    Yum! I love meals like this, so easy and really tasty. Great for those can’t be bothered days.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Perfect for those kinds of days, and satisfying too as an added bonus.

      Reply
  5. Kirsty

    5 stars
    My kids love dishes like this. Ideal for a quick family meal and something you can make without the fuss.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Really easy for feeding a family.

      Reply
  6. Ellie D

    5 stars
    I love leftover recipes. Nothing worse than just sandwiches. Your frittata looks really tasty.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I’d choose frittata over sandwiches.

      Reply
  7. Sally Potter

    5 stars
    My Mum used to make things like this when I was younger, now I can actually call it a name. Always really tasty and filling.

    Reply
    • Helen

      A satifying meal.

      Reply
  8. Amanda

    5 stars
    This is a nice use of leftover Sunday dinner stuff. We always have vegetables and chicken. I sometimes make something like bubble and squeak, but this would be a tasty alternative.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Bubble and squeak is delicious too, this is just like a different way of cooking it really.

      Reply
  9. Queenie

    5 stars
    Frittata and Tortilla are delicious meals. So easy to make and adaptable too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      So good for using whatever you have in.

      Reply
  10. Tom H

    5 stars
    I could eat this kind of thing any day of the week, really tasty and really easy. Ideal for a quick meal.

    Reply
    • Helen

      So easy to make, and always tasty.

      Reply
  11. Tammy

    4 stars
    I’ve always called these kinds of dishes an omelette, but I can see the difference. It looks very nice.

    Reply
    • Helen

      This version is more of an Italian style frittata, a little different but similar.

      Reply
  12. Mandy

    5 stars
    A good hearty meal made in no time. Great for feeding the family.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Perfect for a family meal.

      Reply
  13. Wendy M

    5 stars
    I have some leftover ham, so this is a great idea for using it up. A really useful recipes. Bookmarked!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Ham would be delicious in this too, which is the recipe is so adaptable.

      Reply
  14. Sarah P

    5 stars
    Just the sort of quick and tasty meal Mum used to be able to rustle up out of nowhere – always a family favourite.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Perfect for those go-to meals.

      Reply
  15. Dems Banjo

    5 stars
    Hi Helen!
    This idea of leftover roast chicken frittata sounds interesting, and really looks yummy.
    I am surely going to give it a try, my kids will love it too. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Perfect for a family meal.

      Reply

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