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California Chicken Breakfast Burrito

A hearty breakfast burrito stuffed with seasoned chicken, scrambled eggs, cheese, and fresh California-style toppings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts cut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and sliced
  • 8 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • hot sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Season the cubed chicken with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then cook in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes; remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red bell pepper to the same skillet; season lightly with salt and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the half and half until combined and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Wipe out the skillet, return it to medium heat, and melt the butter. When it begins to foam, reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the egg mixture.
  6. Gently scramble the eggs with a rubber spatula, stirring occasionally, until soft curds form and the eggs are just set; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Warm the tortillas if desired, then assemble each burrito by placing ¼ of the cooked chicken in the center, followed by ¼ of the cooked vegetables, ¼ of the scrambled eggs, about ¼ cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and then top with diced tomato, spinach, and diced avocado.
  8. Fold the two sides of each tortilla over the filling and roll tightly. Serve immediately with hot sauce.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature eggs for creamier scrambled eggs.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Warm tortillas briefly to make rolling easier.
  • Substitute light cream for half and half if needed.