Description
This Chicken, Mushroom & Cheese Quiche is the perfect savory bake—creamy eggs, tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and melted cheese in a flaky crust. Great for brunch, family dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust into 9-inch dish.
- Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter or olive oil until tender and golden. Add chicken and cook for 1–2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, mustard (if using), salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Spread chicken mixture in crust, top with cheese, then pour over the egg mixture.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and top is golden.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Crustless version is great for low-carb diets.
- Swap chicken for ham or bacon for variety.
- Add spinach or bell peppers for more veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chicken quiche, mushroom quiche, brunch quiche, savory pie, cheesy quiche, leftover chicken recipe, low carb quiche