Is it a quiche or a frittata? It’s actually kind of in between. Growing up, Chicken and Broccoli Pie was on the regular rotation in my house. Bisquick was a big thing back then. Made popular by the makers, Betty Crocker, it can still be found on the back of the box and on their website. Now, who really ever has it on hand? Not to worry, there is a simple work around using just flour, baking powder and a bit of butter.
These days, whenever I have left over chicken, Chicken and Broccoli Pie is one of my go-to’s to make for my *sometimes fickle family because it’s quick, I usually have the other ingredients on hand, and now that I know how to make my own version of Bisquick, it’s a snap! Any kind of chicken will do - leftover rotisserie, a quick baked or poached chicken breast (lately my favorite baked chicken breast recipe is from Ali at Gimme Some Oven), even Pressure Cooker Chicken makes it a synch. Intrigued by Pressure Cooking or the Instant Pot? They’re a pretty handy tool to have in the kitchen!
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It’s important to me that Into the Dish serves as a platform for me to save all of my family favourite meals, even if they are not overly sexy or sophisticated. When you feed a family, not every meal has to be Beef Bourginon! Sometimes it’s more about putting fresh-ish food on the table, fast.
I was excited to post this one tonight but had to laugh as FICKLENESS STRUCK MY HOUSE AGAIN!!
My kids have gobbled up this dish countless times, but for whatever reason tonight it was met with “Meh….it’s not my favorite”. They changed their mind, without notice or warning, and decided that they are no longer into chicken, or eggs, or broccoli, or cheese, or maybe just not all mixed up. I don’t know. I ended up eating three pieces myself. Argh. But that’s the nature of cooking for fickle families.
Are you charged with cooking for a fickle family? Read this for some clues as to whether your family is fickle or not.
By definition, fickle means: changing frequently, especially in regards to one’s loyalties, interests, or affection.
To me that pretty much describes fickle families as a NORMAL families. Kids have developing tastebuds and changing food preferences, and they often change their mind, usually without warning. But the good news is that they normally change their mind back again.
So, by understanding that this is the nature of cooking for *sometimes fickle families, I can still safely say that this will continue on our rotation, and I can confidently say that you should try it too!
**Update #2 - I tested my theory and made Chicken and Broccoli Pie again a few nights ago. Yup, they gobbled it up. Even had seconds. And my daughter asked to take the lone leftover piece to school for lunch the next day. Moral of the story - if there really is no good reason taste wise for your kids to reject a dinner, try, try again. There could have been something else fuelling their rejection (ie. too tired, want to “push your buttons”, or generally just feel like being a pain in the ass!!)
Other Family Favourite Recipes:
Hamburger Soup
1 Hour Roasted Turkey Breast
Sunday Morning Dutch Babies
This old fashioned recipe really deserves to make a comeback, especially for those charged with feeding their sometimes fickle families. It’s quick and easy, and also simple enough that it’s a great meal to teach the kids to make on their own when they are old enough.
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Hope you enjoy!
Chicken and Broccoli Pie
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Yield 6-8 Slices
This dish has been around forever! It was a staple in my home growing up, and now that I have kids of my own, I understand why. So quick and easy, and they just gobble it up. Great with a tossed salad on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 T butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 t salt
- 1/4 t pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Melt butter in an oven proof skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and chicken and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and pour into the skillet. Alternatively, you can pour into a glass pie plate (as shown).
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake 20-25 minutes. If using a pie plate, increase cooking time to 30 -35 minutes, or until firmly set in the centre.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake or broil a couple more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Let set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
*To make your own Bisquick combine 1/2 flour with 3/4 t baking powder and 1/8t salt. Add in 1/2 T butter and squish together with your fingers to make a coarse "meal" like consistency.
Courses Main
Cuisine North American
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