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Meal prep container filled with chicken, scrambled eggs, and hashbrowns for a Heat And Eat Breakfast.

Make-Ahead Chicken & Egg Breakfast Burrito Bowl


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

This make-ahead chicken and egg breakfast burrito bowl transforms busy mornings into a stress-free, protein-packed start. With layers of crispy hashbrowns, fluffy scrambled eggs, tender seasoned chicken, and melty cheese, each prepped bowl is a complete meal ready to heat and eat. Customize with your favorite add-ins like salsa, avocado, or peppers and store in airtight containers for up to five days. Perfect for meal prep, this balanced breakfast delivers sustained energy, saves time, and ensures you never skip a wholesome morning meal again.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups frozen hashbrowns
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: diced bell peppers
  • Optional: salsa or pico de gallo
  • Optional: avocado slices or guacamole
  • Optional: hot sauce or sriracha
  • Optional: black beans or corn
  • Optional: chopped cilantro or green onions

  • Instructions

    1. Cook the chicken: season and pan-sear chicken breast until cooked through, then dice or shred.

    2. Crisp the hashbrowns: heat oil or butter in a skillet, cook hashbrowns until golden and crispy, season with salt and pepper.

    3. Scramble the eggs: whisk eggs with salt and pepper, cook gently in a skillet until soft and fluffy.

    4. Assemble the bowls: divide hashbrowns among containers, top with scrambled eggs, shredded chicken, and cheese.

    5. Cool and store: let bowls cool 15–20 minutes, seal airtight, and refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

    6. Reheat and serve: microwave 1–2 minutes or warm in a skillet 3–5 minutes; add fresh toppings before eating.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: meal prep
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl

    Keywords: chicken and egg breakfast burrito bowl, egg breakfast on the go, heat and eat breakfast, breakfast meal prep with hashbrowns, best breakfast protein