Quiche with Mushrooms and Chicken

Quiche with mushrooms and chicken is a very tasty and filling pie for the whole family. Quiche with mushrooms and chicken tastes good both hot and cooled, and quiche with mushrooms and chicken is also very convenient to take along as a filling snack. Quiche with mushrooms and chicken suits a family meal, a picnic, or a make-ahead savory bake for the day.

The filling works because each main ingredient has a clear role. Royal champignons are better for quiche with mushrooms and chicken because royal champignons have a richer flavor than regular white mushrooms. Chicken adds substance and makes quiche with mushrooms and chicken more filling, and the recipe allows either ready-cooked chicken, as used here, or raw thigh fillet. Cream mixed with eggs forms the classic custard that sets during baking, mozzarella adds a mild cheesy top, and nutmeg gives the filling a familiar savory warmth.

The pastry needs only a short mixing time and a cold rest to bake up properly. Cold butter straight from the refrigerator should be blended with flour and salt until coarse crumbs form, and the egg should then be blended in for only a couple of seconds so the dough just comes together. The dough should be pressed into a buttered baking tin, pricked often with a fork, and chilled for 15–20 minutes before baking. A round tin is traditional for quiche, but any shape can be used, and the recipe uses a 30 cm tin.

The baking stage is right when the crust is pre-baked before the filling goes in. The lined pastry case should be covered with parchment and filled with weights, and ceramic baking beans can be replaced with ordinary dried peas or beans that can be used many times. The crust should bake with the weights for about 15 minutes and then for 10 minutes more without the parchment. The hot crust should then be filled immediately so the mushrooms, chicken, custard and cheese bake together in the final stage.

The main swaps are already built into the recipe and notes. Ready-cooked chicken breast can be replaced with raw chicken thigh fillet if preferred. Royal champignons are the best choice when a stronger mushroom flavor is wanted, but the recipe format stays the same with a different baking tin shape if needed. The note about pie weights is practical too: ceramic balls are traditional, but dried peas or beans are an easy substitute.

Quiche with mushrooms and chicken is easy to serve and easy to keep. Quiche with mushrooms and chicken can be served warm from the oven or served after cooling, and quiche with mushrooms and chicken keeps its appeal in both forms. Quiche with mushrooms and chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered or in an airtight container. Quiche with mushrooms and chicken can also be taken along as a satisfying snack, which makes quiche with mushrooms and chicken useful for packed lunches and outings.

Questions about this recipe

How long does quiche with mushrooms and chicken take to make?

Quiche with mushrooms and chicken takes 1 hour 20 minutes in total. Active kitchen time is 35 minutes, and the rest is chilling and baking time.

Can I use a different mushroom for quiche with mushrooms and chicken?

Yes, quiche with mushrooms and chicken can be made with different mushrooms. Royal champignons are recommended because royal champignons have a richer flavor than regular white mushrooms.

Can I use raw chicken instead of cooked chicken in quiche with mushrooms and chicken?

Yes, quiche with mushrooms and chicken can be made with ready-cooked chicken, as in the recipe, or with raw chicken thigh fillet. The source specifically notes raw thigh fillet as a suitable option.

What can I use instead of ceramic baking weights for quiche?

Ordinary dried peas or beans can be used instead of ceramic baking weights for quiche. Ordinary dried peas or beans are easy to reuse many times.

How should I store quiche with mushrooms and chicken?

Quiche with mushrooms and chicken can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered or in an airtight container. Quiche with mushrooms and chicken is good both warm and cooled, so quiche with mushrooms and chicken can be reheated or eaten cold.