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Chicken Quiche Recipe

Chicken Quiche Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (9-inch) store-bought pie crust
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit crust into a 9-inch pie plate, prick with a fork, line with foil, and fill with pie weights. Bake 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake 5 more minutes until dry and pale gold.
  2. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in cheese and chicken.
  3. Pour the mixture into the blind-baked crust, spreading evenly.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center still has a slight jiggle.
  5. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

If your crust puffs up during blind-baking, gently press it down with a fork before filling. The quiche can be made a few hours ahead and served at room temperature.