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Fluffy Quiche With Chicken

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Fluffy Quiche With Chicken
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This savory egg custard is baked in a flaky pie crust shell and is full of tender chicken, sliced Roma tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and thyme.Recipe courtesy of Perdue
Prep Time
45
minutes
Cook Time
1.17
hours
Servings
12
Fluffy Quiche With Chicken
Total time: 1 hour, 55 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pound perdue harvestand perfect portions boneless, skinless chicken breast, individually wrapped
  • 2 (9-inch) store-bought deep-dish pie shells
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 thinly sliced roma tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 2-3 sprigs of parsley
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 small stalk of celery
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bag baby spinach (8 ounces)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan, place the chicken breasts, parsley, thyme, celery, carrot and ¼ of the onion. Cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. The chicken is done when it feels firm to the touch and a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 170°F.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, until it’s cool enough to handle.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  5. Thinly slice the remaining onion, add to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  6. Chop the chicken into a small dice and scatter over the bottom of the pie shells. Scatter the onions and spinach over the chicken.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Pour into the pie shells over the chicken mixture. Top with sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped chives.
  8. Place the quiches on a baking sheet and bake on the bottom rack in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 30 minutes more, or until the center of the quiche has set.
  9. Cut into wedges and serve with lightly dressed mixed greens on the side.
 
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