Quiche Elegant

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

An elegant, savory quiche filled with chicken, mushrooms, cheese, and flavorful green chilies, perfect for brunch or a light dinner with a creamy, satisfying taste.

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Ingredients

  • 9 inch prebaked pie shell
  • 5 beaten eggs
  • 3/4 cup shredded pasteurized American cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 can chopped mushrooms (2-2 1/3 oz.), drained
  • 2 Tbsp chopped green chilies
  • 2 Tbsp chopped drained pimento
  • 3/4 cup half and half or light cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Brush the inside of the pie shell with a small amount of beaten egg. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork.
  2. Bake the pie shell for 5 minutes, then set aside.
  3. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. In a bowl, stir together the shredded American cheese, cooked chicken, drained mushrooms, chopped green chilies, and drained pimento.
  5. Pour this mixture into the prebaked pie shell.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the 5 eggs and add the half and half or light cream, along with salt.
  7. Beat well until the mixture is blended.
  8. Pour the egg mixture over the filled pie shell.
  9. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until the filling is set and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

276 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.4g 33% DV
Total Fat 10g 13% DV
Carbs 31.3g 11% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10684.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 503mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 101.8mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 98mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 23.7mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 293mg 23% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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