Leftover roast chicken and potatoes make an excellent start to a hearty omelette, especially when you add smoky bacon and sharp cheddar. This is the kind of omelette that works just as well for brunch or lunch as it does for breakfast.

It’s also an easy way to turn a few cooked leftovers into a completely different meal instead of simply reheating them.

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That same idea is behind my Leftover Omelette, another simple way to use whatever cooked meat, vegetables or other odds and ends you already have in the refrigerator.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is a substantial three-egg omelette filled with roast chicken, potatoes and bacon, then finished with melted sharp cheddar.

It’s especially useful when you have small amounts of cooked chicken or roasted potatoes left in the refrigerator. You don’t need enough of either ingredient for another full meal—just enough to make a generous omelette filling.

You can also change the cheese or use whatever cooked potatoes you already have on hand.

Roast Chicken, Bacon and Potato Omelette

Recipe Details

Prep Time: About 10 minutes

Cook Time: About 10 minutes

Yield: 1 large omelette

Serving: 1 generous serving

Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2 teaspoons chives, chopped

1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded, divided, opt for cheese of choice

1 tablespoon butter, unsalted

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup roasted chicken meat, breast or thigh, chopped

1/2 cup roasted potatoes, chopped

3 strips smoked bacon, cooked, crumbled

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Instructions

Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Add the heavy cream, chives and a little salt and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

Warm the chicken, roasted potatoes and bacon in a small skillet or briefly in the microwave. The filling should be warm before it goes into the omelette so the eggs don’t have to sit in the pan while a cold filling heats through.

Melt the butter in an 8- to 9-inch nonstick, oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Tilt the skillet so the melted butter coats the bottom.

When the butter begins to foam, pour in the egg mixture. Gently swirl the skillet so the eggs spread evenly across the surface.

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Use a spatula to score the omelette in four different areas. Pop any air bubbles.

Continue cooking over medium-low heat, occasionally moving the skillet gently over the burner, until the omelette is mostly set but remains slightly glossy on top, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Arrange the warm chicken, potatoes and bacon over one half of the omelette. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the cheddar over the filling.

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Using a spatula, carefully fold the unfilled half of the omelette over the filling. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top.

Place the oven-safe skillet under the broiler for about 1 minute, just until the cheese melts. Watch it closely so the omelette and cheese don’t burn.

Transfer the omelette to a plate and serve immediately.

Serving

This is a filling omelette on its own, but fresh fruit, sliced tomatoes or a simple green salad make easy sides if you’re serving it for brunch or lunch.

For a little heat, serve it with your favorite salsa, hot sauce or sliced fresh chiles.

Using Leftovers in Omelettes

One of the best things about an omelette is how easily it can turn leftovers into another meal.

Roast chicken and potatoes work particularly well here because both can be chopped into bite-size pieces and warmed quickly before being added to the eggs.

Cooked vegetables, ham, sausage and different cheeses can be handled the same way.

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If you like turning leftovers into entirely new dishes, take a look at How to Use Leftovers Creatively: Turn Yesterday’s Meals Into New Family Favorites for more ideas.

More Omelette Ideas

Omelettes can go far beyond the traditional ham-and-cheese combination.

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Try the Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Chicken and Mozzarella Omelette or the BBQ Chicken Omelet with Salsa and Goat Cheese for two more ways to build an omelette around bold fillings.

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You can also visit A Global Tour of Omelettes: Exploring the World One Recipe at a Time, where I bring together omelette recipes and styles from across Cook Plate Fork.

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