Protein Chicken and Pumpkin Quiche for Dinner

Those looking for a practical, nutritious and tasty dinner option can bet on chicken protein quiche with pumpkin. The recipe combines affordable ingredients such as cooked and shredded chicken breast and pumpkin-cabotia, resulting in a balanced and high-protein dish. The preparation is simple and can be done at home, without the need for advanced culinary skills.

The base of the quiche is a homemade dough, which takes wheat flour, olive oil, egg, salt and cold water. The creamy filling is made with sautéed pumpkin, eggs and mozzarella cheese, seasoned with salt and pepper. Finishing with pumpkin seeds and parsley adds texture and freshness to the dish.

For those who have pumpkin and chicken at home, this recipe is an excellent way to enjoy ingredients that are often forgotten in the pantry or refrigerator. Then check out the full step by step.

Ingredients needed for protein quiche

To prepare the quiche, you'll need 300 g of cooked and scrambled chicken breast, 250 g of peeled and cut pumpkin and 1/2 cup of grated muçarela cheese tea. These are the main ingredients of the filling, which guarantee the characteristic flavor and texture of the dish.

In addition, the dough takes wheat flour, olive oil, egg, salt and cold water. The filling also uses garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, pumpkin seeds and parsley to finish. The source did not detail the exact amounts of flour, olive oil, eggs and seasonings, but the proportion can be adjusted according to the desired consistency.

With these ingredients in hand, the preparation becomes fast and uncomplicated. The combination of chicken and pumpkin offers a complete meal, rich in protein and fiber.

How to prepare the quiche dough

The first step is to prepare the dough. In a bowl, place the flour, olive oil, egg and salt. Add the cold water gradually and mix until you get a homogeneous mass that does not stick to your hands.

Then line the bottom and sides of a removable bottom shape with the dough, gently pressing with your fingers. Make small holes with a fork on the base and bake in preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes. This pre-baking process ensures that the dough is crisp and does not soak with the filling.

After 15 minutes, remove the dough from the oven and set aside while preparing the filling. The pre-roasted dough is essential for the structure of the quiche.

Preparing the creamy pumpkin filling

For the filling, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic until it begins to brown. Add the squash and sauté until soft, but still firm. This point is important so that the pumpkin does not completely dissolve and maintains a pleasant texture in the filling.

Turn off the fire and wait for amornar. Then, add the eggs and the mozzarella cheese and mix until the ingredients are incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The resulting cream should be homogeneous and slightly thick, ready to be spread over the dough.

This step is quick and can be done while the pre-roasted dough cools down. The aroma of garlic sautéed with pumpkin already anticipates the flavor of the dish.

Assembly and finishing of the quiche

With the pre-roasted dough and the filling ready, distribute the ground chicken over the dough, forming a uniform layer. Cover with pumpkin cream, spreading to fill the entire surface. Bring to a preheated oven at 180 °C for 35 minutes.

After the oven time, remove the quiche and wait to amorn before deforming carefully. Finish with the pumpkin seeds and the parsley. Then serve it warm or at room temperature, as you prefer.

Chicken protein quiche with pumpkin is a versatile option, which can be accompanied by a green salad or consumed alone. For those who live in Ponta Grossa or in the Campos Gerais region, the recipe is a great order for the coldest days, taking advantage of seasonal ingredients.

Try this recipe at home and share the result with the family. Continue browsing the Boca no Trombone portal for more culinary tips and news from the region.

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