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Chicken, courgette and feta quiche recipe
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Looking for picnic inspiration this summer? Have a go at this vibrant chicken quiche recipe, with ribbons of courgette and crumbly feta cheese. Add zesty lemon and thyme to the egg filling and pour over the chicken into a tart tin lined with ready-made pastry, to save time. Keep chilled in the fridge for up to 3 days, or make ahead and freeze for last-minute alfresco lunches. See method
Ingredients
- 375g pack ready-rolled lighter shortcrust pastry
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 200ml whole milk
- 1 lemon, zested
- 8g fresh thyme, leaves picked (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 cooked chicken breast fillets (about 120g), chopped
- ½ courgette, peeled into long ribbons
- 25g feta, crumbled
Each serving contains
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Energy
1020kj
244kcal
12%
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Fat
14g
20%
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Saturates
6g
29%
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Sugars
3g
3%
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Salt
0.7g
12%
of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 18.1g
Protein 12.2g
Fibre 1g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Line the base of a 23cm fluted loose-bottomed tart tin with nonstick baking paper. Use the pastry to line the tin, pressing into the edges; trim. Prick the base all over with a fork. Cover with baking paper, pressing it in to hold the pastry in place, then fill with baking beans; blind-bake for 15 mins. Remove the beans and baking paper and bake for 5 mins until sandy to the touch.
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- To make the filling, whisk the eggs, milk, lemon zest, thyme and some seasoning to combine.
- Reduce the oven to gas 3, 170°C, fan 150°C. Arrange the chicken over the pastry, then top with the courgette ribbons. Carefully pour over the egg mixture to fill the case, then top with the feta. Bake for 40-45 mins until golden and just set.
- Cool for 5-10 mins, then remove from the tin to cool completely. Chill in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
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