High Protein Breakfast Burritos
Kickstart your day with these flavorful and nutritious High Protein Breakfast Burritos. Perfect for busy mornings, each burrito is a powerhouse of protein, delivering 35g per serving to keep you energized throughout the day. Made with ground chicken, fluffy scrambled eggs, black beans, and cheese, these burritos are not just filling but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them fresh or frozen, they make meal prep a breeze! Elevate your breakfast experience with vibrant toppings like avocado and pico de gallo for an extra kick of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb ground chicken
- 1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
- 12 large eggs (whisked)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ounces cream cheese (cubed, optional)
- 6 large tortillas
- 6–8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Chipotle mayo
- Pico de gallo
- Avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F if baking immediately.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground chicken until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Sauté diced poblano peppers in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk eggs with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and scramble until just set. Mix in cream cheese if desired.
- Warm tortillas individually for easy rolling, then layer with cheese, black beans, scrambled eggs, and cooked chicken.
- Roll tightly and wrap each burrito in foil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or freeze for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 350mg
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