Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast Burritos is a easy Mexican‑American recipe that serves 4. 450 calories per serving. Recipe by Nikita Fair on YouTube.
Prep: 14 min | Cook: 19 min | Total: 43 min
Cost: $9.96 total, $2.49 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 Eggs (large, room temperature)
- 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt (plain, non‑fat)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- to taste Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Breast (lean, no skin)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning Packet (store‑bought)
- 4 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise (reduced‑fat)
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 4 Low‑Calorie Tortilla (8‑inch, preferably whole‑wheat or corn)
- 1 cup Fat‑Free Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Prepare Egg Mixture
Crack 8 eggs into a mixing bowl, add ½ cup Greek yogurt, the minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives. Whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
Time: PT5M
Scramble Eggs
Heat a non‑stick skillet over low heat, add a drizzle of cooking spray or a teaspoon of oil, pour in the egg mixture, and gently stir with a spatula until the eggs are fully cooked but still moist.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: low heat
Cook Ground Chicken
In a separate skillet, heat over medium heat, add the 1‑lb ground chicken, sprinkle the taco seasoning packet, and cook, breaking up the meat, for about 10 minutes until no pink remains.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: medium heat
Make Sriracha Mayo
In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp light mayonnaise with 2 tbsp Sriracha. Stir until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Assemble Burritos
Lay a tortilla flat, add ¼ of the scrambled eggs, ¼ of the seasoned chicken, ¼ cup shredded fat‑free cheddar, and a drizzle of Sriracha mayo. Fold the sides and roll tightly.
Time: PT5M
Toast Burritos
Return the skillet to medium heat, place each assembled burrito seam‑side down, and toast each side for about 2 minutes until golden brown and the cheese melts.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium heat
Cool and Store
Allow the burritos to cool for a few minutes, then wrap each tightly in parchment paper and place in a freezer‑safe bag. Label with date and freeze.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 60 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Low‑calorie, Weight‑loss friendly, Gluten‑free option available with corn tortillas
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Gluten (if wheat tortilla is used)
Last updated: April 17, 2026






