Description
A savory French Onion Chicken Quiche featuring a flaky deep-dish crust filled with tender cooked chicken, crispy French fried onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy mixture of eggs, heavy cream, and French onion dip. This elegant dish is perfect for brunch or a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Pie and Filling
- 1 (9-inch) frozen deep-dish pie crust
- 1 cup cooked chopped chicken
- ½ cup french fried onions
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Egg Mixture
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- ¼ cup refrigerated sour cream based French Onion Dip
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Assemble Base: Spread the cooked chopped chicken evenly in the bottom of the frozen pie crust, then scatter the French fried onions over the chicken. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top for a rich layering.
- Mix Egg Filling: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream (or milk), and sour cream based French onion dip until smooth and well combined.
- Pour and Bake: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the chicken and cheese layers in the pie crust, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed. Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 60 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the filling to stabilize.
Notes
- Using heavy cream will produce a richer quiche, while milk will lighten it up.
- French fried onions add a crispy, savory bite but can be replaced with caramelized onions for a different texture.
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before adding it to the quiche.
- Allow the quiche to rest after baking to improve slicing and texture.
