High-Protein Mediterranean Shakshuka with Chicken Sausage

A vibrant, flavor-packed breakfast with Mediterranean flair. Savory chicken sausage, runny poached eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and a rich tomato base come together in one hearty skillet. Perfect with toasted sourdough for dipping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18–20 minutes

Servings: 2

Protein: 35–37g per serving

Ingredients

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
8 oz ground chicken sausage
4 whole eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 slices sourdough bread (for serving)

Instructions

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and ground chicken sausage. Sauté 5–8 minutes, breaking up the sausage as it cooks, until vegetables soften and sausage is cooked through.
Add the diced tomatoes and all spices (crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, sumac, salt, and pepper). Stir to combine.
Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Add dollops of cottage cheese evenly around the pan.
Create four small wells in the sauce and crack one egg into each well.
Cover and cook 3–5 minutes, or until egg whites are fully set but yolks remain runny.
Serve hot with slices of sourdough for dipping.

Pro Tips

Keep the heat gentle during the egg stage to avoid overcooking the yolks.
For firmer yolks, extend cook time by 2–3 minutes.
Sourdough is ideal for scooping up the tomato sauce and runny yolks.
Prep the tomato-sausage base ahead of time for faster mornings.

Nutritional Information (per serving, including 1 slice sourdough)

Calories:	470
Protein:	36g
Carbohydrates:	33g
Fat:	20g
Fiber:	5g

Why We Love This Recipe

This one-pan meal brings color, warmth, and rich Mediterranean flavor to your morning. With 35–37 grams of protein per serving, it keeps both of you satisfied for hours. Sharing a skillet makes the meal feel communal—each person gets their own perfectly poached eggs nestled into a spicy, hearty tomato base.