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Easy Chicken Spinach Quiche Recipe
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Easy Chicken Spinach Quiche Recipe

This Chicken Spinach Quiche recipe is a classic, savory dish made with a homemade buttery crust and a creamy egg custard. Filled with tender chicken, fresh spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, it’s an ideal make-ahead meal for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Whether served warm or chilled, this quiche holds its shape beautifully and is packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipe
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the crust:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 100 g (7 tbsp) cold butter, diced
  • 1-2 tbsp cold water
  • Pinch of salt
For the filling:
  • 10 oz cooked chicken breast
  • 5-7 oz fresh spinach
  • 6-8 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the custard:
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup eta cheese
  • Optional dried herbs (thyme, oregano)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the crustIn a bowl, mix flour and salt. Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.Add the egg and cold water and quickly form a dough. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.Roll out the dough and line a quiche pan. Prick the base with a fork and pre-bake at 180°C / 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  2. Prepare the spinach mixtureHeat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.Add the spinach and cook just until wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  3. Assemble the fillingIn a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and the spinach mixture.Spread evenly over the pre-baked crust.
  4. Make the custardWhisk the eggs with the cream. Add mazzarella cheese, a pinch of nutmeg or herbs, and black pepper.Pour the custard evenly over the filling.
  5. BakeBake at 180°C / 350°F for 35–40 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Rest before servingRemove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for at least 1 hour.This allows the custard to fully set and makes slicing much cleaner.