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Friday, 8 May 2026

Chicken and tarragon omelette ... now that's different!

Who doesn't enjoy an omelette, I know I do, and there are so many wonderful variations to choose from. Take this one for instance! It's chicken and tarragon and so tasty, plus it's low in carbs, high in protein and gluten free ... read on and see what you think.


Ingredients
Serves Two
1 leek, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable or chicken stock
4 tbsp fat-free quark or fat-free natural cottage cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 cooked chicken breast, skin removed, cut into small dice
low-calorie cooking spray
4 large (free-range) eggs, beaten
salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve (optional)
4 plum tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, finely chopped

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 120C/100C Fan/Gas ¼ .
2. Put the leeks and stock in a small saucepan and cover. Cook for 5–6 minutes, or until tender and all the liquids have been absorbed. Season and stir in the quark (o
r fat-free natural cottage cheese) tarragon and chicken.
3. Spray a 20cm/8in frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat.
4. Season the beaten eggs, then add half to the pan and cook, pushing the cooked egg into the centre of the pan and allowing the runny egg to flow into its place until no runny egg is left.
5. Spoon half the chicken mixture into the middle of the omelette. Flip one side on top of the chicken, then the other side over to encase the filling. Roll the omelette onto a plate and keep warm while you cook the second one.
6. Meanwhile, toss together the tomatoes and cucumber. Serve the omelettes with the cucumber salad.

Each serving provides 
46g protein, 3g carbohydrates (of which 2g sugars), 17g fat (of which 4.5g saturates), 2g fibre and 0.8g salt.
From original idea seen here


You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. Always take account of your personal circumstances, needs, illnesses and medication you may be taking. Any allergies, or underlying health issues must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

27 comments:

Wanda said...

Oh I think that omelette looks delicious. You can do so many things with a omelette.

Mari said...

That is different! I've never seen chicken in an omelet, but I bet it's good!

My name is Erika. said...

The best thing about omelettes (besides the eggs) is that you can add so many things with them. This one sounds quite tasty! Happy Friday Jan.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear Jan, I do like omelets. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

Chatty Crone said...

I do love leeks.

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

I should make it, I haven't had an omelette in years

Modrina Neba said...

wow...fantastic!
Best wishes Andreja from Slovenija - Ljubljana

Barwitzki said...

What I particularly like is that the omelet contains leeks—I haven't made one with chicken yet... yesterday I had a vegetable omelet.
I like yours, too, and I’ll be serving it up.
Warm regards, Viola

Iris Flavia said...

Sounds very yummy! I never saw that herb here, though.

roentare said...

That makes me hungry!

Shari Burke said...

I don't know if I've ever had tarragon. I probably have, but I've never used it. I'll have to give it a try. Happy weekend, Jan!

Joyful in His Presence said...

This sounds really good. All it takes is for me to see "leeks" in a recipe and I am all in. :)

Angie's Recipes said...

I like eggs and awesome that you have also added quark to it too.

eileeninmd said...

Sounds like a breakfast for dinner omelet, YUM!
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

Tom said...

...this would be a great start to the day!

Margaret D said...

It does look delicious, Jan.

jabblog said...

Chicken and tarragon is a lovely combination.

Christine said...

yummy

Mary Kirkland said...

That sounds good to me.

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

I like omelettes.

Ananka said...

Looks good :-D

HappyK said...

Looks and sounds delicious.

Debbie said...

ooooh goodness, that sounds so good. i have been cooking an egg mixed with a big scoop of mayo, blended well for one minute, it is so light and fluffy and you can add anything your heart desires to it. s & p and onion powder for sure!!

Conniecrafter said...

I think I am the only person that doesn't like omelets, I don't like mixing my eggs with other things I guess. I know I am weird. Wishing you a lovely weekend!

Elkes Lebensglück said...

yummy!!!

baili said...

Hubby would love to take bite 🤗
Great dear Jan 👍♥️

Teresa said...

Me gustan las tortillas, pero esta no la he comido nunca. Besos.