41g protein per serving

Chicken Egg Breakfast Tacos

Name: Chicken Egg Breakfast Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 corn tortillas; 3 ounces cooked chicken breast; 2 large eggs; 1/4 avocado; 2 tablespoons salsa; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Breakfast tacos with chicken, eggs, avocado, salsa, and cilantro.

By the High Protein Breakfast editorial team · Updated June 16, 2026

41g protein465 cal39g carbs18g fat

Why this breakfast works

Chicken Egg Breakfast Tacos builds its protein from chicken and whole eggs. At 41g protein and 465 calories, about 35% of its energy comes from protein, and it comes together in roughly 18 minutes. Because the components hold their texture, Chicken Egg Breakfast Tacos is easy to batch on the weekend and portion across busy weekday mornings.

Ingredients

2 corn tortillas
3 ounces cooked chicken breast
2 large eggs
1/4 avocado
2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

Cook 3 ounces cooked chicken breast and warm 2 corn tortillas.
Layer sauce and greens against the bread first, then add 1/4 avocado, 2 tablespoons salsa and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, so the base does not get soggy.
Fold, toast, or slice it so the breakfast holds together in hand.
Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil for a portable meal-prep option.

Practical notes

Recipe notes

For meal prep, keep sauces, crunchy toppings, and delicate greens separate until serving.
This is one of the higher-protein options, so it can anchor a long morning or post-workout breakfast.
Best matched with: meal prep.

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