Description
Chicken quiche comes together perfectly when your kitchen becomes a playground of flavor and comfort. Flaky pastry cradles tender chicken and creamy eggs, creating a delightful meal that welcomes anyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 tablespoons ice water
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Grab your food processor and toss in 1½ cups flour with ½ teaspoon salt. Drop in ½ cup chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Drizzle 4-5 tablespoons ice water into the processor, pulsing until your dough just comes together. Avoid overworking the mixture.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and gently transfer to a 9-inch pie pan. Press firmly into the edges and trim excess. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat your oven to 375°F. Line the chilled crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Blind bake for 10 minutes.
- Whisk 4 large eggs with 1 cup milk and ½ cup heavy cream in a large bowl. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder.
- Fold 1 cup shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup Parmesan, and ¼ cup chopped green onions into your egg mixture.
- Pour the filling into your pre-baked crust. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes until the center is firm and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let your quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold when making the crust to achieve a flaky, tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Blind baking the crust prevents a soggy bottom and creates a crisp foundation for your quiche.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like Gruyère or Swiss for a unique flavor profile that suits your taste.
- For a low-carb version, replace the traditional crust with a cauliflower or almond flour base to make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 413 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg