Marry Me Chicken Quiche
The ultimate comfort food, the Marry Me Chicken Quiche is a creamy, cheesy delight that will have everyone coming back for more. With a flaky crust and a savory filling, it's the perfect dish for any meal. Don’t miss out on making this easy weeknight dinner tonight!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Oven
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pie shell deep dish pie shell
- 1 cup diced chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes diced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-bake the pie crust: Heat the oven to 400˚F. Place parchment in the crust and fill it with dried beans. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Lower the oven temperature: After the crust has cooled, reduce the oven temperature to 350˚F.
- Make the custard: In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Beat with a whisk or hand mixer until fully combined.
- Prepare the filling: Roughly chop the spinach and layer it in the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust. Add the diced chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, and shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Pour the custard: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the layered ingredients in the quiche.
- Bake the quiche: Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Cool and serve: Let the quiche sit for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: The Marry Me Chicken Quiche freezes beautifully.
- Reheating: For best results, reheat in the oven covered with foil.
- Serving suggestions: This quiche pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or cheeses.