Asparagus Chicken Quiche Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 9-inch quiche

Asparagus Chicken Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus

trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

5 eggs

½ cup half-and-half

1 tablespoon dried parsley

½ teaspoon salt

ground white pepper to taste

¼ teaspoon green (mild) hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

2 cups diced cooked rotisserie chicken

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

4 green onions

chopped

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

3 spears fresh asparagus

trimmed

¼ cup cherry tomatoes

quartered

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover pan and bring the water to a boil. Place 1 pound of asparagus into the steamer insert cover and steam until just tender 4 to 6 minutes. Drain asparagus and set aside.

Step 3

Beat eggs half-and-half parsley salt white pepper and green hot sauce in a bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Stir together cooked chicken Swiss cheese Monterey Jack cheese mushrooms and green onions in a bowl; mix in flour.

Step 5

Line a 9-inch pie dish with pie crust.

Step 6

Spread about half of the cooked asparagus over the bottom of the crust.

Step 7

Spread about half of the chicken mixture over the asparagus.

Step 8

Repeat layers of asparagus and chicken mixture.

Step 9

Gently pour the egg mixture over the layers.

Step 9

Arrange 3 asparagus spears decoratively on top of the quiche.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus Chicken Quiche Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 418

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.9g 50%

Carbohydrates: 21.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 13%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 26.4g 41%

Saturated Fat: 10.8g 54%

Cholesterol: 210.7mg 70%

Vitamin A Iu: 1307.5IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.8mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 101.6mcg 25%

Calcium: 294.6mg 30%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 42.9mg 15%

Potassium: 432.1mg 12%

Sodium: 530.3mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 237.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.