French Quiche

4 servings

70 minutes

French quiche is the embodiment of elegance and simplicity in French cuisine. This delicate open pie with a crispy shortcrust base and juicy filling of chicken fillet, mushrooms, and broccoli is topped with a fragrant mixture of eggs, sour cream, and Provençal herbs that captivates gourmets worldwide. Its origins trace back to the Lorraine region, where it was originally a peasant dish. Quiche is renowned for its versatility – it can be served hot or cold, as a main dish or appetizer. The subtle aroma of Provençal herbs blends with the creaminess of cheese to create a refined taste that unfolds with each bite. French quiche is the perfect choice for a cozy family dinner or an elegant festive feast, offering true enjoyment of French flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 963.2
• Proteins: 48.4g
• Fats: 55.8g
• Carbohydrates: 68.3g

Ingredients

• Onion: 2 pc
• Chicken fillet: 300 g
• Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
• Cheese: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Butter: 150 g
• Wheat flour: 2 glass
• Broccoli cabbage: 300 g
• Water: 2 tbsp
• Provencal herbs: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preparing the dough: in a deep bowl, pour in the flour, add cubed butter and salt (0.5 teaspoons). Mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Mix the egg with 2 tablespoons of water and add it to the dough. Knead until a soft dough is formed. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Water: 2 tablespoons

3. For the filling, boil chicken fillet and, if desired, cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 300 g
   • Broccoli cabbage: 300 g

4. Chop the fillet, mushrooms, onion, and cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 300 g
   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Broccoli cabbage: 300 g

5. Fry chopped onion in vegetable oil over medium heat until browned. Add mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes, ensuring the liquid doesn't evaporate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g

6. Take a baking form and grease it with oil. Roll out the dough and place it in the form, shaping the edges. The layer of dough should not be too thin, but try to avoid thickening at the bends before the edges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss

7. We place fillet, mushrooms, and cabbage on the dough. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Beat the eggs, sour cream, herbs, and salt. Pour the resulting mixture over the filling.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 300 g
   • Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
   • Broccoli cabbage: 300 g
   • Cheese: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
   • Provencal herbs:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.