Chicken Quiche Recipe
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4.6
Chicken Quiche Recipe
Description
The Chicken Quiche Recipe uses a refrigerated 9-inch pie crust rolled to a 12-inch diameter, fitted into a deep pie dish, and par-baked to prevent sogginess. Meanwhile, a mixture of beaten eggs and skim milk is combined with cooked chicken breast pieces, chopped baby spinach, diced mushrooms, shredded Swiss cheese, salt, black pepper, and thyme. This filling is poured into the partially baked crust and baked again until the custard sets, about 50 to 60 minutes, keeping the crust edges protected with foil to avoid over-browning.
The resulting quiche has a tender, creamy filling studded with protein and vegetables beneath a flaky pie crust. It slices well for serving with a side salad or fresh fruit for a satisfying meal suitable for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- DOUGH 9-inch pie crust, refrigerated, for 1
- 7 egg beaten, large
- 2/3 cup milk skim
- 2 cups chicken breast chopped 1/2 inch pieces, or turkey breast, diced, cooked
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- 1/3 cup swiss cheese or cheese of your choice, part skim
- 4 ounces mushrooms (chopped 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- Roll the dough out on a well-floured work surface until it’s approximately 12-inches in diameter. Transfer it to a 9-inch glass deep pie dish.
- Using your fingers, press it firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Then fold/crimp the overhanging dough. Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust all over with the tines of a fork to prevent the crust from bubbling.
- Transfer the pie crust to a cookie sheet and your pre-heated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until par-baked.
- Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl lightly beat the eggs with milk, add the remaining ingredients and pour into the par-baked pie crust.
- Place quiche on cookie sheet, cover the edges of the exposed crust with foil to prevent browning too much and bake on the middle oven rack until the eggs are set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
- Serve with a crisp green salad or maybe some fresh fruit on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th of quiche | |
| Calories | 333.5kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 26.5g | 53% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 269.5mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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