Today I’m sharing an irresistible recipe with you: quiche with chicken and mushrooms.
This quick and easy dish combines tender pieces of chicken, aromatic mushrooms and a creamy sour cream mixture in a crispy yeast dough crust.
Let’s dive into the world of uncomplicated cooking together and conjure up this culinary delight.
In my simple recipe, with clear step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you how to make this delicious quiche with chicken and mushrooms in your Thermomix® in just a few simple steps.

What is a quiche with chicken and mushrooms?
The quiche with chicken and mushrooms is a savory pastry filled with juicy roasted chicken, fresh mushrooms and a tempting sour cream mixture. This recipe promises pleasure in every bite.
The quiche is:
- a great pastry for anyone who loves quick and delicious meals.
- perfect for cozy evenings or as an impressive dish for guests.
- a successful combination of hearty and creamy.
- a simple recipe that even beginners can make effortlessly.
- a culinary delight that is easy to prepare.
- the ideal solution for anyone looking for a stress-free cooking experience.
- versatile and customizable to suit your personal taste.
- a hit with families and guests alike.
Recipe Tips
Use fresh yeast for an airy yeast dough.
Fry the chicken briefly to get a golden crust.
Carefully clean the mushrooms to fully develop their flavors.
The mixing bowl should be well rinsed to combine the sauce mixture perfectly.
Leave the yeast dough to rest in a draught-free place to achieve optimum results.
Roll out the pastry thinly to cover the quiche evenly.
Experiment with different types of cheese for additional flavor variety.
Garnish the quiche generously with fresh parsley for freshness and color.
Bake the quiche in the lower third of the oven for a crispy crust.
Leave the quiche to rest briefly before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Storage options
a, the quiche can be prepared and stored in the fridge.
Freezing is also possible.
Variations
Replace chicken with smoked salmon for a maritime touch.
Add spinach to create a quiche with chicken, mushrooms and spinach.
Experiment with different types of cheese such as Gruyère or feta.
Use puff pastry instead of yeast dough for a crispy alternative.
Add dried tomatoes for a more intense flavor.
Try different herbs such as thyme or tarragon for an aromatic note.
Use turkey as an alternative to chicken.
Give the filling an exotic touch with a pinch of curry powder.
Partially replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter texture.
Add chopped nuts such as walnuts for a crunchy bite.
Pairings
A fresh green salad or roasted vegetables harmonize perfectly with the quiche.
Frequently asked questions about quiche
What ingredients do you need for the quiche with chicken and mushrooms?
For the yeast dough:
- 10 g fresh yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 100 ml water
- 2 tablespoons oil (10 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 250 g flour
For the filling:
- 400 g chicken inner fillet
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 onion
- 20 g butter
- 1 tbsp tomato puree (20 g)
- 300 g mushrooms, fresh
- 200 g sour cream
- 100 ml cream
- 3 eggs
- Salt and pepper
In addition:
- 100 g cheese, grated
- some fresh parsley
Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.
How do you make the quiche with chicken and mushrooms?
Preparation of yeast dough:
First crumble the yeast and add to the mixing bowl with the sugar and water. 2 min. / 37° / heat level 2.
Add the oil, salt and flour and 4 min. / Kneading stage Process into a dough. (Don’t be surprised, the dough is very crumbly).
Knead the yeast dough into a ball on the work surface, place in a lightly floured bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm place for approx. 45 minutes.
Please note: Yeast dough does not tolerate draughts.
In the meantime, prepare the filling:
To do this, cut the chicken inner fillet into cubes and fry in a pan with a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
Then clean the mushrooms with a soft brush, remove the stem ends and cut into slices.
Next, peel and quarter the onion and peel and halve the garlic clove.
Rinse the mixing bowl.
Then add the onion and garlic to the mixing bowl first and Chop 5 sec. / level 5 .
Use the spatula to push everything down from the edge of the mixing bowl and repeat the process.
Add the butter and 3 min. / 120° / level 1 steam.
In the next step, add the tomato purée and mushrooms to the blender jug and, without the measuring beaker 4 min. 30 sec. / 100° / anticlockwise rotation / level 1 steaming.
Finally, mix the sour cream with the cream and eggs in a bowl using a whisk. Then season with salt and pepper.
Preparation:
Once the cooking time has elapsed, preheat the oven to 200 °C top/bottom heat.
Place the yeast dough in the quiche tin and roll out, pulling up the edges.
Then fill with the chicken and mushrooms and pour over the sour cream and egg mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake in the lower third of the oven for 35 minutes.
Garnish the quiche with fresh parsley and serve.
Enjoy your meal!
Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.
By the way, the prep times listed are just averages. Everyone cooks at their own pace, and sometimes things take a bit longer or shorter than expected.
I hope you have lots of fun cooking and enjoy your meal!
If you liked my quick recipe for quiche with chicken and mushrooms, you might also like my recipe for a delicious cheese and leek soup with potatoes and mince🙂
Christoph
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Equipment
- Thermomix®
- Teigschüssel
- kleine Teigrolle
- Schüssel und Schneebesen
- Pfanne
- Quiche- oder Tarteform mit ⌀ 30 cm
Ingredients
For the yeast dough:
- 10 g Fresh yeast
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 100 ml Water
- 2 Tbsp Oil 10 g
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 250 g Flour
For the filling:
- 400 g Chicken inner fillet
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 Onion
- 20 g Butter
- 1 Tbsp Tomato paste 20 g
- 300 g Mushrooms fresh
- 200 g Sour cream
- 100 ml Cream
- 3 Eggs
- Salt and pepper
In addition:
- 100 g Cheese grated
- some fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation of yeast dough:
- First crumble the yeast and add to the mixing bowl with the sugar and water. Heat 2 min. / 37° /level 2.
- Add the oil, salt, and flour and knead 4 min. into a dough. (Don't be surprised, the dough is very crumbly).
- Knead the yeast dough into a ball on the work surface, place in a lightly floured bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for approx. 45 mins. Please note: Yeast dough does not tolerate draughts.
In the meantime, prepare the filling:
- To do this, cut the chicken inner fillet into cubes and fry in a pan with a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Then clean the mushrooms with a soft brush, remove the stem ends and cut into slices.
- Next, peel and quarter the onion and peel and halve the garlic clove.
- Rinse the mixing bowl.
- Then add the onion and garlic to the mixing bowl first and chop 5 sec. / level 5. Use the spatula to push everything down from the edge of the mixing bowl and repeat the process.
- Add the butter and steam 3 min. / 120° / level 1.
- In the next step, add the tomato purée and mushrooms to the mixing bowl, remove the measuring cup and steam 4 min. 30 sec. / 100° / anticlockwise rotation / level 1.
- Finally, mix the sour cream with the cream and eggs in a bowl using a whisk. Then season with salt and pepper.
Completion:
- At the end of the cooking time, preheat the oven to 200° C top/bottom heat.
- Place the yeast dough in the quiche tin and roll out, pulling up the edges.
- Then fill with the chicken and mushrooms and pour over the sour cream and egg mixture.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake in the lower third of the oven for 35 minutes.
- Garnish the quiche with fresh parsley and serve.