Name: Crustless Chicken Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Healthy, Low Carb, Gluten Free
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 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.

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This crustless chicken quiche combines rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, eggs, and cheddar cheese into an easy brunch or breakfast recipe.

Since there’s no pastry crust to prepare, this recipe comes together quickly while still delivering the rich, savory flavor you expect from a classic quiche.

Whether you are making breakfast for the family, serving brunch guests, or using up leftover cooked chicken, this crustless quiche is a simple meal that feels special without extra work.

Keep reading to learn how to make this easy, crustless chicken quiche recipe.

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Ingredients for crustless chicken quiche

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.

You will also need a quiche pan.

How to make a crustless chicken quiche

You won’t believe how easy this recipe is! Here is how to make it:

Prepare the pan

Grease a 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190ºC).

Cook the bacon

Cook the bacon in a small skillet until it is not quite crisp.
Crumble the bacon and set it aside.

Protip: You can also cook the bacon on a rack in the oven. It crisps up nicely, and the fat drips below the rack.

Sauté the vegetables

In the same skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until the onion is tender and translucent.
Add the garlic and cook another minute.

Prepare the herbs

Fresh thyme, basil, and chives add a lot of flavor to this quiche recipe.
Dice the herbs and set them aside.

Make the filling mixture

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream.
Mix well and stir in the chicken, herbs, cheese, and bacon crumbles to the eggs and cream.

Bake the crustless quiche

Pour this mixture into the prepared pie plate.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top has browned.
Allow the quiche to stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Garnish with extra fresh chives.

Serving suggestions

Serve this crustless chicken quiche warm for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch.

Try pairing it with:

Fresh fruit or a simple fruit salad for a lighter breakfast
Some roasted potatoes or hash browns
Mixed greens with a light vinaigrette
Sliced tomatoes or a fresh Florida avocado
Toast or English muffins if serving guests
Extra crispy bacon for a heartier brunch spread

This chicken quiche also works well made ahead and reheated for busy mornings.

Each bite is full of cheesy goodness with pieces of chicken and bacon, all beautifully flavored with fresh herbs.

I love the mild onion flavor that the sprinkling of chives gives to the recipe!

More crustless quiche ideas to try

For more quiche recipes, made without a crust, check out these recipes:

Egg White Quiche with Vegetables – Another healthy crustless quiche recipe
Easy Crustless Bacon Quiche – Broccoli cheddar no-crust quiche recipe
Crustless Quiche Lorraine – A traditional classic quiche without the crust

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Yield: 10 servings of crustless chicken quiche

Crustless Chicken Quiche

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This easy crustless chicken quiche combines chicken, bacon, eggs, and cheddar cheese into a simple breakfast or brunch recipe. It has all the flavors of a classic quiche but without a pastry crust.

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
¾ 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

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

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Ingredients for crustless chicken quiche