10+ Chicken for Breakfast Ideas That You'll Love

Here's a collection of ideas to have chicken for breakfast. Enjoy one of these chicken breakfast recipes on a weekday morning or on the weekend for brunch.

10+ Chicken for Breakfast Ideas

Is chicken good for breakfast? Yes!

Chicken often gets overlooked for breakfast. But it's a versatile ingredient that works well in many recipes. Also, it's easy to use leftover chicken for breakfast too.

We love adding chicken to our morning routines. It's a great source of protein. These recipes will help keep you full all the way until lunch.

I really hope you enjoy one of these chicken breakfast ideas below.

1. Chicken Breakfast Quesadillas

We love this healthy breakfast quesadilla that's filled with chicken, eggs, beans and cheese. Top it with fresh tomatoes and avocado for extra veggies too.

This is an easy chicken breakfast recipe because you can essentially use any leftover chicken. Our favorite is leftover rotisserie chicken!

Breakfast Quesadilla

If you have leftover rotisserie chicken, make this breakfast quesadilla for an easy breakfast. It’s healthy with lots of veggies and protein too.

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2. Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Congee

Congee is a delicious way to have chicken in the morning. This recipe uses chicken thigh, and gives you a very nourishing meal.

I top this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Congee with a hard boiled egg. It gives it extra protein and flavor. You can also eat it plain for a more simple breakfast.

TIP: Don't skimp on this Chili Oil with Crunchy Garlic! It goes so well with this congee. We always have a jar on hand because it's delicious on everything. It's even good just topped on eggs, for instance.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Congee

Instant Pot Congee is quick and easy to make. It's a one pot chicken and rice Instant Pot meal. Make this jook recipe for breakfast or for dinner.

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3. Chicken Breakfast Enchilada Bake

There are plenty of leftover rotisserie chicken recipes out there. But, look no further! This Chicken Breakfast Enchilada Casserole is a delicious recipe to make on hungry mornings.

Imagine taking a bite of this fluffy enchilada filled all your favorite breakfast ingredients. And the best part? You can actually make this overnight breakfast enchilada bake at any time. As such, you can make it the night before or in the morning.

Breakfast Enchiladas

Delicious breakfast enchiladas to feed a crowd. This easy breakfast enchilada casserole uses leftover rotisserie chicken. And you can prepare this overnight breakfast enchilada bake straight after dinner, saving you clean up time.

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4. Chicken and Chives Rolled Crepes

These delicious Chicken & Chive Rolled Crepes make a hearty breakfast or brunch. It's filling, beautiful and delicious! This recipe uses chicken breast.

You'll impress any brunch guest with these rolled crepes. It's also a delicious breakfast for dinner too. The recipe is from my friend, Bonnie at Thirsty for Tea.

Chicken & Chive Rolled Crepes

These delicious Chicken & Chive Rolled Crepes make a perfect breakfast or brunch.

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5. Chicken and Ginger Congee

I crave this Chicken and Ginger Congee every time I start feeling a bit sick. It is incredibly nourishing, comforting and delicious.

This recipe is easy to make too. It just requires one pot and some patience while it simmers. I use 6 chicken thighs in this recipe.

Here's also a recipe for Chicken Congee made in a slow cooker.

Chicken and Ginger Congee (GF)

This Chicken and Ginger Congee is incredibly nourishing, comforting and delicious. It’s easy to make – it just requires one pot and some patience while it simmers.

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6. Chicken Breakfast Sausage

These chicken apple sausages have become a staple in my household for three simple reasons: 

• Healthy and packed with protein 
• Easy to make ahead of time (and can even be frozen) 
• My family loves them!

Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Homemade chicken breakfast sausages are a healthier alternative to store bought. This chicken breakfast sausage recipe will show you just how easy they are to make.

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7. Savory Oatmeal with Bone Broth

This nutritious savory oatmeal is best made with bone broth. For example, chicken bone broth works great. It’s packed full of nutrients.

You can add leftover chicken pieces into this recipe. But plain and simple with just chicken broth is delicious. Stay healthy with a bowl of this Savory Breakfast Oatmeal.

This Chicken and Mushroom Bone Broth will give you a rich and flavorful savory oatmeal.

Savory Oatmeal with Bone Broth (GF)

A savory oatmeal that is filling and hearty. My favorite is to make this savory oatmeal with homemade bone broth or chicken broth, but it also works with vegetable broth. Try to use the best broth that you can find.

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8. Healthy Breakfast Bowl

If you are looking for a healthy chicken breakfast recipe, add a chicken breast into this Healthy Breakfast Bowl.

You can grill the chicken breast separately, and mix it in at the very end. Or you can use canned chicken. (I've linked to it so you can see it, but I'm not sure Amazon is the best price for it).

Healthy Breakfast Bowl with Beans and Sweet Potatoes (GF)

This Healthy Breakfast Bowl is loaded with protein! Packed with sweet potatoes and beans, and topped with a fried egg and a honey lime dressing for a flavorful vegetarian breakfast. Also gluten free.

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9. Steamed Chicken Sticky Rice

This delicious Steamed Chicken Sticky Rice comes from Delightful Plate. It's a favorite Asian breakfast that uses chicken.

To make this recipe, steam chicken, sticky rice, shiitake mushrooms and sweet sausages (lap cheong) together in a bamboo steamer. While this is a typical breakfast recipe, you can also eat it for lunch or dinner.

10. Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Omelette

This Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Omelette is super delicious. It's also perfect as a breakfast for dinner too. The recipe for couldn’t be easier. It requires just a few minutes to make and you can use any leftover chicken.

Chicken Omelette Asparagus

This chicken omelette is a hearty and delicious breakfast. Had rotisserie chicken for last night's dinner? Put any leftover chicken in this shredded chicken omelette for breakfast!

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11. Chicken Fajita Omelette

This Chicken Fajita Omelette is packed with protein and veggies for a filling start to the day.

Rotisserie chicken is particularly easy and convenient to use for this recipe. As such, we often make this omelette when we have leftover chicken to use up.

It's quick, it's flavorful and it's very easy to make.

Chicken Fajita Omelette

Have leftover chicken? Put it to use in this vegetable-packed chicken fajita omelette recipe for breakfast. Packed with flavor and protein, it’s a filling start to your day. 

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12. Chicken and Mushroom Crepe Bake

This Chicken and Mushroom Crepes recipe comes from Grits and Pinecones.

Make-ahead Savory Chicken Crepes with Mushrooms are perfect for an indulgent brunch. These easy savory chicken crepes blanketed in a cheesy mornay sauce and are sure to impress.

The recipe calls for an entire rotisserie chicken. So, it is sure to leave you full!

If you have any other favorite ways to have chicken for breakfast, please do leave your idea below. We'd love to find more ways to eat chicken in the morning.