Description
Monterey chicken quiche brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the table, packed with cheesy goodness and tender chicken. Southern charm meets delicious simplicity in this easy weeknight dinner that your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chopped chicken
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) frozen deep-dish pie crust
- ⅓ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- ½ cup French fried onions
- ¼ cup sour cream
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Position a standard 9-inch deep-dish pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet for easy handling.
- Scatter 1 cup chopped chicken across the pie crust’s bottom, creating an even base layer.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup thawed spinach over the chicken, distributing it carefully.
- Spread ½ cup French fried onions across the spinach layer for added crunch.
- Generously cover the previous layers with ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Whisk 3 large eggs in a medium bowl until slightly frothy.
- Add ¼ cup sour cream to the eggs, blending thoroughly.
- Mix in 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Gently pour the cream mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet with quiche into the 375°F oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center sets firmly and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the quiche rest for 12-15 minutes before cutting.
- Slice and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a pre-baked pie crust for a crispier bottom and prevent a soggy base.
- Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid excess moisture that could make the quiche watery.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Experiment with different cheeses like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize the flavor profile of your quiche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg