Herb-Crusted Chicken Quiche with Spinach

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A savory quiche combining flaky pastry, herb-seasoned chicken, and fresh spinach for a satisfying brunch or light meal. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 70 minutes pairs pastry dough, chicken breast, spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 French cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pastry dough and fit into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming edges.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced chicken, spinach, and chopped dill until fully combined.
  3. Step 3: Pour mixture into the pastry shell. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
  4. Step 4: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, slicing into wedges for easy portions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Herb-Crusted Chicken Quiche with Spinach take to make?

Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Herb-Crusted Chicken Quiche with Spinach?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pastry dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Crusted Chicken Quiche with Spinach?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Herb-Crusted Chicken Quiche with Spinach for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Herb-Crusted Chicken Quiche with Spinach?

French chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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