This Tex Mex Chicken Quiche combines the best of Southwestern flavors with the classic richness of a quiche. Featuring a flaky homemade crust (or a store-bought one for convenience), spicy Ro-tel tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and savory chicken, this quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Tex Mex Chicken Quiche

You’ll love this Tex Mex Chicken Quiche because it’s:

1. Flavor-Packed: Bold Southwestern flavors from Ro-tel tomatoes, green chiles, and cheddar cheese.
2. Versatile: Great for any meal of the day and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
3. Comforting and Satisfying: A rich and creamy filling encased in a buttery crust.
4. Family-Friendly: A dish that both kids and adults will enjoy.

Ingredients For Tex Mex Chicken Quiche 

Crust (or use a premade 9-inch one):

• 1 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 3 – 5 tablespoons ice water

Quiche:

• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup half & half
• 1 10-ounce can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chiles, drained well
• 1 + ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• ½ cup sliced olives
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken

How to Make Tex Mex Chicken Quiche

Make the Crust:

1. Prepare Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour and salt together.
2. Cut in Fats: Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until you get coarse crumbs. Repeat with the shortening.
3. Add Water: Drizzle with ice water one tablespoon at a time (you may not need it all) and toss to combine with a fork. Once it starts sticking together, use your hands to form it into a ball.
4. Form and Chill: Press the dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Roll Out Dough: Dust a flat surface with flour and roll the dough out to an 11-inch circle.
6. Prepare Crust: Press it into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan and flute the edges or use a fork to make a design.

Make the Quiche:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and half & half together.
3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the Ro-tel, 1 cup of cheese, olives, onions, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Pour into the crust.
4. Add Chicken: Add the chicken pieces by hand so they are evenly spread out across the quiche. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese.
5. Bake: Bake until firm in the center, about 40 – 45 minutes.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the quiche set for 5 – 10 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving with a green salad.

Tex Mex Chicken Quiche

Variations

• Add Heat: Increase the spice level by adding diced jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce.
• Different Cheeses: Substitute or add Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or cotija cheese for different flavors.
• Vegetarian Option: Omit the chicken and add more veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms.

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Pastry blender or forks
• Rolling pin
• 9-inch deep dish pie pan
• Medium bowl
• Whisk

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

What to Serve with Tex Mex Chicken Quiche

This quiche pairs well with:

1. Green Salad: A fresh green salad with a tangy vinaigrette.
2. Fresh Fruit: A side of fresh fruit or a fruit salad.
3. Mexican Rice: A serving of Mexican rice or Spanish rice for a complete meal.

Tips

• Drain Ro-tel Well: Ensure the Ro-tel tomatoes are well-drained to prevent a soggy quiche.
• Use Cold Ingredients for Crust: Keep the butter and shortening cold for a flakier crust.
• Let it Set: Allow the quiche to set for a few minutes after baking to make slicing easier.

FAQ

Can I use a store-bought crust?

Yes, you can use a store-bought 9-inch pie crust for convenience.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the quiche a day ahead and refrigerate it. Reheat before serving.

What if I don’t have Ro-tel tomatoes?

You can use diced tomatoes with green chiles or regular diced tomatoes and add extra green chiles.

Yield: 8

TEX-MEX CHICKEN QUICHE

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A cheesy, mildly-spiced quiche with a southwestern twist.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Crust, or use a premade 9-inch one:
• 1 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 3 - 5 tablespoons ice water
• Quiche
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup half & half
• 1 10 ounce can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chiles, drained well
• 1 + ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• ½ cup sliced olives
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken

Instructions

Make the crust:

1. In a large mixing bowl whisk the flour and salt together. Use a pastry blender or two forks used scissor fashion to cut the butter into the flour until you get coarse crumbs. Repeat with the shortening.
2. Drizzle with ice water one tablespoon at a time (you may not need it all) and toss to combine with a fork, once it starts sticking together use your hands to form it into a ball. Press it into a disk, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate ½ hour.
3. Dust a flat surface with flour and roll the dough out to an 11-inch circle. Press it into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan and flute the edges or use a fork to make a design.

Make the quiche:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl whisk the the eggs and half & half together.
3. Stir in the Ro-tel, 1 cup cheese, olives, onions, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Pour into the crust.
4. Add the chicken pieces by hand so it's evenly spread out across the quiche. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese.
5. Bake until firm in the center 40 - 45 minutes.
6. Let set 5 - 10 minutes then cut into wedges and serve with a green salad.

Notes

Approximate Nutrition Information

Per serving (based on 8 servings):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Note: Nutrition values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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