• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 2 tsp fresh basil, minced
• 2 tsp fresh chives, minced
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 5 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tbsp fresh chives to garnish.

Crustless Chicken Quiche Method

• Grease a 23 cm pie plate or quiche dish. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees
• In a small skillet, saute the onion in olive oil until it is tender and translucent.
• Add the garlic and cook another minute.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs and heavy cream.
• Stir in the chicken, herbs, cheese, bacon, and onion mixture.
• Pour into the prepared pie plate.
• Bake for 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

By Author Carol Speake

This Crustless Chicken Quiche is loaded with the amazing flavors of eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese. The recipe is gluten-free and without a crust, which saves a lot of calories. The eugenol in basil can block calcium channels, which may help to lower blood pressure. Chives contain both choline and folate. Individually, each of these components is linked to improving memory functions. Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains.