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Savory Chicken Breakfast Burrito With Eggs, Cheese, and Bold Seasoning - A Hearty Morning Favorite

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Large flour tortillas (10-inch) – 4 tortillas for 4 burritos
  • Cooked chicken – 2 cups, chopped or shredded (rotisserie or leftover grilled works great)
  • Eggs – 6 large
  • Shredded cheese – 1 to 1½ cups (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
  • Butter or oil – 2 tablespoons (for eggs and tortilla toasting)
  • Onion – ½ small, finely diced
  • Bell pepper – ½ medium, finely diced (any color)
  • Jalapeño (optional) – 1 small, seeded and minced
  • Fresh cilantro – 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional but great)
  • Lime – 1, cut into wedges
  • Hot sauce or salsa – to taste
  • Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin – ¾ teaspoon
  • Garlic powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Onion powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Kosher salt – ¾ teaspoon (adjust if chicken is already seasoned)
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes – a pinch (optional)
  • Cooked breakfast potatoes or hash browns
  • Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Warm and season the chicken. In a skillet over medium heat, add a teaspoon of oil. Toss in the chopped chicken and sprinkle over the bold seasoning mix. Stir until the chicken is coated and heated through, about 3–4 minutes. Squeeze a little lime over it and set aside.
  • Sauté the aromatics. In the same pan, add a small drizzle of oil if needed. Cook the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño with a pinch of salt until softened and lightly browned, 4–6 minutes. Stir the chicken back in to combine, then transfer everything to a bowl.
  • Scramble the eggs. Crack eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and gently push them around with a spatula, forming soft curds. Cook until just set but still glossy, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Warm the tortillas. Heat tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15–20 seconds per side until pliable. Keep them covered with a clean towel so they stay soft.
  • Assemble the burritos. Lay a tortilla flat. Add a quarter of the chicken-pepper mixture down the center, leaving room at the edges. Top with a quarter of the eggs, a generous handful of shredded cheese, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a few drops of hot sauce if you like. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
  • Toast the burritos. Wipe out the skillet and add a small dab of butter or oil. Place burritos seam-side down and cook over medium heat until golden and lightly crisp, 1–2 minutes per side. This step seals the seam and melts the cheese.
  • Finish and serve. Slice in half if you want, add extra lime and salsa, and serve hot. For a heartier bite, add a spoonful of black beans or a strip of crispy hash browns before rolling.