Chicken and Zucchini Quiche

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This Chicken and Zucchini Quiche is perfect for CKD stages 1-5 and diabetes. Low in calories, carbs, and fat, it's a healthy, satisfying meal option.
Meal Type Breakfast , Brunch , Lunch , Main course
Diets Low calorie , Low carb , Low phosphorus , Low potassium , Low protein , Low sodium
Ingredients
  • 9 inch pie crust, uncooked
  • 6 oz. ground chicken
  • 1½ zucchinis (6 oz.), diced
  • 2 teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup rice milk
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 3 slices of Swiss cheese
Chicken and Zucchini Quiche
Directions
Prep: 40 min, Cook: 1 hr, Total: 1 hr 40 min
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a pie plate with pie dough.
  3. In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook ground chicken, zucchini, sage and onion powder
  4. remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  5. In a mixing bowl add eggs, rice milk and poultry seasoning and whisk together.
  6. Place zucchini and chicken mixture into the bottom of the pie dough
  7. pour egg mixture over the top.
  8. Cut the slices of cheese in half and place on top of the egg mixture.
  9. Place the pie plate on the lowest rack in the oven and bake 50 to 60 minutes, the edges should be browned and the center is firm, not runny.
  10. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into 8 pieces and serving.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 188
  • Carbohydrates 12.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
  • Protein 10 g
  • Fat 10.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.3 g
  • Sodium 135 mg
  • Potassium 219 mg
  • Calcium 82 mg
  • Phosphorus 141 mg
These recipes are for informational use only and not a substitute for medical or dietary advice. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian for personalized guidance.
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