A one-pan breakfast skillet recipe that includes protein, healthy carbs, and veggies all in one — a super satisfying breakfast that’s great for meal prep. 

Everyone seems to be hyper focused on protein these days, and for good reason. Protein is essential for muscle repair and recovery as well as providing your body with energy. 

That said, I’m constantly getting requests from many of you for high-protein breakfast options that are dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and protein powder-free.

Finding a morning meal that will keep you satisfied and doesn’t include any of these ingredients can be tricky. 

Well, that’s why I’m particularly excited to share this Protein-Rich Chicken Sausage Breakfast Skillet. 

Pre-cooked chicken sausages are a great choice for breakfast as many contain up to 9 grams of protein per serving.

The addition of quinoa adds another 6 to 8 grams of protein, as well as bone broth means that you’re well on your way to a nutrient-dense meal. 

Give it a try for your breakfasts this week and be sure to check out my ebook, Protein Empowered for even more protein inspiration.

Cheers!  

Ingredients for Protein Breakfast Skillet

Ready for breakfast? Gather these ingredients for this one-pan protein-packed skillet recipe.

• Onion and Garlic: The base of any good meal starts with this duo! 
• Veggies: I used a mix of red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and kale. Feel free to swap as you see fit, such as spinach for kale and mushrooms for the peppers.
• Chicken Sausage: Such a quick and easy protein option, fully cooked chicken sausages make the busiest of mornings a breeze. You could also use ground chicken breast or even ground beef here too. 
• Quinoa: A complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, quinoa is naturally gluten-free and full of fiber and protein.
• Bone Broth: Cooking grains like quinoa or rice in bone broth adds so much more flavor and protein too. A cup of chicken bone broth has around 10 grams of protein. 
• Garnish: Fresh cilantro, avocado, and a dash (or two) of hot sauce makes for the perfect finish. 

How to Make Healthy Chicken Sausage Breakfast Skillet

Let’s get this high-protein breakfast started, shall we?! 

To begin, heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 to 5 minutes until translucent. 

Add the garlic and sauté for another minute before adding the diced bell pepper.

Cook for 5 minutes. Once the bell pepper is softened, pour in the chicken bone broth and quinoa.

Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. 

Add the sliced chicken sausage and tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. 

Once the quinoa is fully cooked, add the kale on top and cook, covered, for another 3 minutes.

Uncover and stir the kale into your quinoa mixture and cook for a few more minutes until most of the moisture has been absorbed, stirring occasionally. 

Remove the skillet from the heat.

I like to serve this with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and a few dashes of hot sauce.

Enjoy! 

Other Egg-Free High-Protein Breakfast Ideas:

• High Protein Yogurt Bowls
• Protein Chia Pudding
• Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa Power Porridge
• Chipotle Chorizo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes