Crustless Chicken Quiche Recipe – Light Breakfast or Brunch Idea

This crustless chicken quiche is loaded with the amazing flavors of eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese. The breakfast recipe is a gluten-free version of the classic cheese quiche, but without the crust.

Most of the flavors in a quiche come from the cheese and eggs, so omitting the crust is an easy way to save on calories.

This chicken crustless quiche is a great breakfast or brunch option for any busy weekend.

Keep reading to learn how to make this crustless chicken quiche.

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Ingredients for the crustless chicken quiche recipe

To make this easy quiche recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups cubed cooked rotisserie chicken
• 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons of fresh basil, minced
• 2 teaspoons of fresh chives, minced
• 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 5 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon of fresh chives to garnish.

Making the crustless chicken quiche

Cook your bacon first, and then crumble it. Tip: Bacon on a rack in a baking dish in the oven crisps up nicely. The fat drips into the pan below, saving on calories.

While the bacon is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the onions until they are translucent.

Add the garlic and cook another minute, and then set the pan aside.

Fresh thyme, basil, and chives add a lot of flavor to this quiche recipe.

Combine the eggs and heavy cream in a large bowl. Mix well and stir in the chicken, fresh herbs, bacon crumbles, cheese, and the onion mixture. 

A store-bought rotisserie chicken saves some time when making this recipe. You can use the rotisserie chicken container as a mini terrarium for seedlings later!

Pour this mixture into a prepared pie plate or quiche dish.  

Place the quiche pan in the oven for about 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is browned.  The quiche smells and looks amazing!

Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes or so before you try to cut the crustless chicken quiche.

Time for tasting!

OH MY…what a flavor! Each bite is full of cheesy goodness with pieces of chicken and bacon, all beautifully flavored with fresh herbs.

Have you ever tried to make a recipe for chicken quiche with no crust?  How did you like it? Let us know in the comments below.

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More quiche ideas to try

For more quiche ideas, check out these recipes:

• Egg white Crustless Quiche
• Basic Cheese Quiche
• Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Quiche
• Crustless Quiche Lorraine

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Admin note: This post first appeared on the blog in April of 2017. I have updated the post with new photos, a printable recipe card, and a video for you to enjoy.

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Yield: 10

Crustless Chicken Quiche - No Crust Quiche Recipe

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This crustless chicken quiche is loaded with the amazing flavors of eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

It's easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or lunch.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups of rotisserie chicken, cubed
• 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons of fresh basil, minced
• 2 teaspoons of fresh chives, minced
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 5 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoons of fresh chives to garnish.

Instructions

1. Grease a 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190ºC).
2. In a small skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until the onion is tender and translucent.
3. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream.
5. Add the chicken, herbs, cheese, and bacon to the eggs and cream.
6. Pour this mixture into the prepared pie plate.
7. Bake at 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the quiche to stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh chives. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 443Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 614mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 29g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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