Description
Protein-rich Tex-Mex Breakfast Bowls are perfect for meal prep. Each bowl includes smoky chipotle pineapple chicken, tender roasted potatoes and peppers, and fluffy scrambled eggs. With 42 grams of protein per serving, it’s a filling, flavorful breakfast you can reheat any day of the week.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Veggies:
24 oz baby gold potatoes, quartered
4 bell peppers, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chipotle Pineapple Chicken:
2 lbs ground chicken
1 can (20 oz) pineapple in 100% juice (not drained)
1 can (4 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
For the Scrambled Eggs:
18 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray or butter
Optional Toppings:
Fresh cilantro
Salsa or hot sauce
Cotija cheese
Nonfat Greek yogurt or sour cream
Warmed tortillas or extra potatoes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss potatoes, peppers, and onion with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
2. While veggies roast, blend pineapple (with juice), chipotle peppers, garlic, and spices until smooth.
3. Brown ground chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Add blended chipotle sauce and simmer 8–10 minutes until thick and cooked through.
4. In a separate skillet, scramble eggs gently over medium-low heat until soft and fluffy.
5. Assemble 8 bowls with about 6 oz chicken, 4 oz eggs, and 4 oz roasted veggies per portion.
6. Let cool, then cover and store. Reheat and top with desired garnishes before serving.
Notes
Each bowl delivers approximately 42g protein, 31g carbs, and 465 calories.
For lighter bowls, swap in egg whites or use less oil. Cauliflower rice can replace potatoes to reduce carbs.
Bowls keep in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze well. Add toppings after reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 360mg