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Tex-Mex protein breakfast bowls with taco chicken, roasted potatoes, peppers, and scrambled eggs in glass meal prep containers

Tex-Mex Protein Breakfast Bowls

Bold and filling Tex-Mex breakfast bowls with taco-seasoned ground chicken, golden roasted potatoes and peppers, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Makes 8 bowls in 45 minutes with 42 grams of protein each.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Breakfast, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs lean ground chicken or ground turkey, 93% lean recommended
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided: 1 tbsp for potatoes, 1 tbsp for meat
  • 2 bell peppers, red and yellow diced
  • 1 poblano pepper chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes chopped into uniform chunks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk optional, for fluffier scrambled eggs

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8 glass meal prep containers with lids
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet with space between pieces. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Add diced bell peppers, poblano, and onion to the baking sheet. Toss lightly with the oil already on the pan. Roast another 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly charred at the edges.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking apart, until no pink remains. Stir in taco seasoning and 1 to 2 tbsp water. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Whisk eggs with milk if using, salt, and pepper. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat, stirring gently. Remove while still slightly glossy. They will finish setting from residual heat.
  5. Let all components cool at least 10 minutes. Divide potatoes, vegetables, taco meat, and scrambled eggs evenly among 8 glass containers. Seal only after fully cooled.
  6. To serve, microwave covered for 1 to 1.5 minutes. Add toppings like salsa, avocado, shredded cheese, hot sauce, or cilantro right before eating.

Notes

Spread potatoes in a single layer to roast properly. Pull scrambled eggs off heat while glossy. Cool all components before sealing containers. Freeze taco meat and potatoes separately for up to 2 months. Eggs can be frozen but texture may soften.