Chicken-Asiago-Spinach Quiche

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Pillsbury Bake-Off 2008; Will Sperry, Bunker Hill, WV

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish, Quiche

Ingredients

  • 1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon or 1/2 cup real bacon, pieces
  • 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 (9 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain and chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded asiago cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°; unroll pie crust and press firmly against bottom and side of a 9-inch regular or 9 ½ inch deep glass pie plate; flute edges as desired.

  2. Prick bottom of crust several times with fork; bake 10 minutes; cool.

  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add in garlic and onion; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.

  4. Decrease heat, stir in bacon, chicken, and spinach; toss to combine.

  5. Remove from heat; transfer mixture to a bowl.

  6. To the mixture in bowl—stir in sour cream, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until well blended; stir in cheeses.

  7. In a small bowl, beat eggs and whipping cream with a fork or wire whisk until well blended; gently fold into spinach mixture until well blended; pour filling over pie crust.

  8. Bake 15 minutes; cover crust edge with foil; bake 20-25 minutes or until center is set and edge of crust is golden brown; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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