Nested Eggs

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine
1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped onion
1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped celery
1 large baking potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp (5 mL) each dried sage and thyme
to taste salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups (500 mL) cubed cooked chicken or turkey, (about 3/4 lb / 375 g)
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken bouillon
8 eggs

Directions

Melt butter in a 10-inch (25 cm) non stick oven proof skillet* over medium heat. Saute onion and celery for 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in potato and saute, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and chicken. Continue cooking, while stirring often, for 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Pour bouillon over vegetables and bring to a boil. Place pan in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Remove the skillet from the oven and with the back of a tablespoon, make 8 nests in the chicken mixture. Break an egg onto a small plate and slide into each nest. Season with salt and pepper. Return skillet to the oven and continue baking for another 6 to 8 minutes or until eggs are set. Serve immediately.

*Protect skillet handle by covering it completely with a double thickness of aluminum foil.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 33 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 282
Protein: 26.2 g
Carbohydrate: 9.8 g
Fat: 14.9 g