• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Biscuits & Burlap logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
×
Home » Cajun & Creole

Published: Apr 7, 2020 · Modified: Jan 29, 2024 by Pam

Cajun Chicken Asparagus Quiche

Thanks for sharing!

490 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
  • Email

Basic ingredients are used to create a delightful Cajun quiche for dinner, brunch or lunch. It can be made with a crust or crustless for those watching their carb intake.

quiche with eggs and asparagus in back

This version of quiche is one of those "use what you have on hand" creations.  My mother was a child of the depression, so that makes me a child of a child of the depression.  While I'm not nearly as frugal as she was, it's still ingrained in me to use what you have, and try not to mindlessly throw food away. You'll find this to be a recurring theme in southern recipes.

Jump to:
  • Quiche is the "queen" of versatility
  • Basic quiche ingredients & proportions
  • Quiche with crust or crustless?
  • How to cook the chicken and asparagus
  • 📖 Recipe
  • A few items you may need for making your quiche:
  • More recipes to try:

Quiche is the "queen" of versatility

whole quiche on wire rack

Y'all know we love all things with Cajun and Creole flavors (like our Easy Shrimp Etouffee and Dirty Rice) so we've seasoned chicken that way, and then added asparagus. It's healthy, it's green, and we know many of you love it too.

But, say you don't love Cajun flavors - season your chicken however you like. Maybe you don't love asparagus, or don't have any on hand. Add your favorite vegetable instead. You can even use a different meat or seafood.

We always add cheese to our quiche, and in this case it was cheddar. But that's another place you can be flexible. Whatever you have on hand or like the best - that's what you add.

Basic quiche ingredients & proportions

The basics are eggs, whole milk or half & half and cheese. The proportions are one egg for every ¼ cup milk and ¼ cup cheese. Take these ingredients and multiply them according to the size quiche you want to make.

The one you see pictured here is in a basic quiche dish and I used 5 eggs, 1 and ¼ cup half & half and 1 and ¼ cup grated cheese. A deep dish pie shell would be slightly smaller. Therefore, you would want to use 4 eggs, 1 cup milk and 1 cup cheese. A larger quiche may need 6 eggs and adjust the other ingredients accordingly.

cajun chicken quiche with slice behind

Quiche with crust or crustless?

We try to cut carbs when we can around here and two of our best loved recipes are Crustless Tomato Pie and Crustless Squash Pie. Both are similar to quiche, but have less eggs and more vegetables.

We've made this Cajun Chicken and Asparagus quiche with crust and without. The only difference is that it will cook a little more quickly without crust - by about ten minutes.

How to cook the chicken and asparagus

cajun chicken and asparagus quiche in dish

This is another reason this quiche is so versatile. I'll tell you how I did it, but you can just as easily chop a cup of rotisserie chicken and toss with the seasoning. Or, use any chicken you have leftover from another dish. The asparagus could be boiled, roasted or grilled. The key here is to not get them too overdone because they're going to have additional time in the oven while the quiche bakes.

For the chicken: I pounded a boneless chicken breast to about one half inch thick. Then I seasoned it with our favorite Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning (if you use rotisserie chicken you may want to use the salt-free version).

Then cook 3-4 minutes per side in a medium to medium high skillet that was prepped with about a Tablespoon of oil. Set aside to cool and then cut into bite-sized pieces.

For the asparagus: Trim off the tough ends and discard, then cut the spears into about one inch pieces. Cook in boiling salted water about two minutes and then drain and set aside.

📖 Recipe

chicken quiche with slice out.

Cajun Chicken Asparagus Quiche

Pam
An easily customizable quiche can be made with your choice of meat, vegetables and cheese.
4.84 from 6 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 1 -1-½ cups cooked chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 6-8 spears cooked asparagus cut one one inch size pieces
  • 1-¼ cups half & half or whole milk
  • 5 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1-¼ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pie crust optional

Instructions
 

  • If a quiche with crust is desired, line pan with pie crust. If no crust is desired use oil or cooking spray to grease dish.
  • Mix eggs, milk, and seasonings until well blended.
  • Layer chicken, asparagus and cheese in pan.
  • Pour egg mixture over the top of pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-50 minutes, depending on size of quiche. Check for doneness by lightly shaking pan for firmness in center.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Are you getting our newsletters? That's the best way to keep up with us here at Biscuits & Burlap.

A few items you may need for making your quiche:

This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on an affiliate link and buy something, we may receive a very small commission.  It does NOT result in additional charges to you or cost you anything extra. Click here for our full privacy and disclosure policy. As an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
  • A selection of quiche pans, all rated 4 stars or above on Amazon
  • Mallet for pounding chicken
  • Rotary cheese grater

If you make any of our recipes we'd love for you to leave us a comment and star rating. If you're into sharing your creations, snap a photo and tag us when you post it to Facebook or Instagram.

More recipes to try:

Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Yogurt Sauce
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
Roasted Asparagus
vertical shot of bowl of mozzarella pearls with herbs behind
Garlic Herb Marinated Mozzarella
keto breakfast casserole with cheese, eggs and milk behind
Keto Breakfast Casserole
steak with butter on top and bread and whisky behind
Creole Steak Butter
potato gratin with scoop out of corner
Potato Gratin with Aged Gouda Cheese

More recipes sources we recommend:
Fave Southern Recipes
Recipe Lion

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Bry says

    April 07, 2020 at 10:38 am

    This was such a quick and easy quiche and tasted amazing! Will be in regular rotation for midweek meals now. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      April 07, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Bry!

      Reply
  2. Anita says

    April 07, 2020 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    This is such an interesting take on quiche. I love the chicken and the asparagus, definitely a great way to use asparagus when they are in season.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      April 07, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Thank you, Anita!

      Reply
  3. Andrea Metlika says

    April 07, 2020 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    I love a good savory quiche like this. Sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      April 07, 2020 at 10:59 am

      Thanks so much, Andrea!

      Reply
  4. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    April 07, 2020 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    I just made a quiche the other day, but I wish I saw this first, because this sounds so good! Bookmarked to make for later 🙂

    Reply
    • Pam says

      April 07, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Hope you enjoy. Thanks, Kathleen!

      Reply
  5. SHANIKA says

    April 07, 2020 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    Quiche is such a great option for the mornings! However, the combo of chicken and asparagus sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      April 07, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      We love quiche at lunch and dinner too. Thanks, Shanika!

      Reply
4.84 from 6 votes (2 ratings without comment)

Tell us what you think! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hey, y'all!

Pam and Sara sitting on blanket with picnic.
Photo cred: Angie Webb Creative

We’re Pam and Sara, a Southern mother/daughter team on a mission. We’re here to help you keep those precious food memories alive and create new ones, too. 

Read more-

Recent Posts

  • close up of blackened grouper.
    Blackened Grouper on the Grill
  • collage with 3 spring vegetable recipes
    20 Spring Vegetable Recipes You Have to Try
  • smoked deviled eggs in restaurant.
    Smoked Deviled Eggs
  • 15 of the Best Recipes with Poblano Peppers

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About Us
  • Disclosures and Privacy Policy
  • Web Stories

Other Websites

Discovering Coastal Georgia

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Work With Us
  • Sign Up for emails and updates

Copyright © 2024 Biscuits & Burlap

490 shares

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.