Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Chicken Cheese Quiche, a perfect dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. This savory quiche features a golden crust filled with a creamy egg mixture, tender chicken, and rich cheeses that create a satisfying meal without the fuss. It’s an excellent way to repurpose leftover chicken, transforming it into a flavorful treat that everyone will love. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this quiche is versatile and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Prepare to impress your guests or enjoy a cozy meal at home with this simple yet delicious recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of store-bought pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken
- Fresh chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Thaw the pie crust as directed on the package.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut out four circles from the pie crust using a biscuit cutter and fit them into muffin cups.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, and diced chicken.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 15–16 minutes until puffed and golden. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg