Chicken Omelet [Whole30]

I bet you’ve never thought to use up leftover chicken for breakfast, but this high-protein chicken omelet might just change your mornings. It’s savory, satisfying, and one of those “why didn’t I do this sooner?” meals that turns dinner leftovers into something crave-worthy. It's also a hack I use in the Protein Playbook frequently.

With 27 grams of protein, it’s an easy way to start your day strong (learn more about the benefits of a high-protein diet). It keeps you full well past the mid-morning slump, kind of like these ground beef and eggs, which are low-carb too. Loaded with bold, savory flavor and naturally low in carbohydrates, it’s a healthy breakfast you’ll actually look forward to.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Chicken: Any leftover chicken you have on hand will work. We cook a whole chicken in Dutch oven about once a week, so I use that frequently. You could also make a ground chicken omelet if you have leftovers from making taco meat or something.
• Greens: Spinach will bring a more neutral flavor to the omelet, whereas kale or arugula will be spicier.
• Eggs: You can do strictly eggs or a combination of eggs and egg whites, which is what I do when making my paleo egg white pancake.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Flavor Variations

As mentioned, this Whole30, high-protein breakfast recipe can be adapted based on your personal preference or stocked ingredients. In fact, you can give this chicken omelet a fresh new flavor every time you make it and serve it alongside fruit or even low-carb bread.

Vegetables: Any low-carb vegetables work for the chicken omelette. Items like asparagus, mushrooms, bell peppers, and bok choy are all tasty options. This is the case with dairy-free egg bites too; you can customize.

Cheese: If you don’t need this breakfast recipe to be dairy-free, you can easily top the omelet with any shredded cheese you like. A cheesy scramble is always a comforting one. Dairy-free cheese works as well, I just tend not to use it as much.

Spice: Add a punch of heat to the chicken omelet by popping in some sliced jalapenos, red pepper flakes, or a dash of hot sauce. Likewise, fresh cilantro or parsley can add a delicious flavor. This works in my carnivore casserole, too.

Toppings: I top my eggs primarily with salsa and kimchi. However, sliced avocado, pickled red onions, and sprouts are delicious options as well.

How To Make Whole30 Chicken Omelet

Step 1: Scramble the eggs and seasonings in a small mixing bowl before pouring them into a greased pan.

Step 2: Layer on the vegetables, leftover cooked chicken, and salsa over one-half of the eggs.

Step 3: Let it cook until it’s starting to bubble and the eggs are almost cooked through. Use a silicone spatula to fold the omelet in half over the vegetable mixture.

Step 4: Cook for 1 more minute before flipping the omelet and searing the other side for a minute. Serve.

Expert Tips To Make It

I cook my omelets and dairy-free scrambled eggs in a cast-iron pan so it’s crucial to grease it beforehand. Even without cast iron, you’ll want to grease the pan so that the omelet doesn’t turn into a scramble. Being dairy-free, I use homemade beef tallow for this to get a dose of healthy animal fats.

Any leftover chicken, even rotisserie chicken, will work. Know that if it’s something like dairy-free shredded teriyaki chicken it’ll change the flavor of the omelette recipe. Or, use up leftover shrimp and make this chili oil shrimp omelette for something new.

Storing Leftovers

This leftover chicken omelet makes one serving, so you probably won’t have many leftovers. However, if you do, let them cool fully before storing.

Pop them into an airtight container and into the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat them, you can microwave the leftover omelet or reheat it on the stove over medium heat until cooked through.

That said, omelets will always taste best fresh!

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