Description
Start strong with this high-protein breakfast idea! Enjoy fluffy eggs, lean chicken, and colorful sautéed bell peppers and spinach, crafted for healthy weight loss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 3 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 small bell pepper (any color), finely diced
- 1/4 small onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the vegetables by finely dicing the bell pepper and onion. If your chicken breast isn't already cooked and shredded/diced, prepare it now.
- Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Step 3: Stir in the shredded or diced chicken breast and fresh spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted completely.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the large eggs and liquid egg whites with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the vegetables and chicken.
- Step 5: Let the eggs set for about 30 seconds, then gently push the cooked egg from the edges towards the center with a spatula. Continue to scramble, folding occasionally, until the eggs are cooked through but still moist. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast on the go.
- When reheating, gently warm the scramble in a non-stick pan over low heat, or microwave in 30-second intervals, adding a tiny splash of water or milk to keep the eggs moist and prevent rubberiness.
- Serve this protein-packed scramble with a side of sliced avocado for healthy fats, a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a kick, or nestled in a whole-wheat tortilla for a complete meal.
- For perfectly tender and moist scrambled eggs, always remove them from the heat when they still look slightly wet, as the residual heat in the pan will continue to cook them to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breakfast meal
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 10g