This savory chicken and egg pie is light, high in protein and wonderfully comforting, with tender chicken, chopped eggs and fresh green onion baked into a soft, golden batter. It is an easy, wholesome dinner that tastes just as good warm as it does the next day.
If you enjoy savory pies, try our Healthy Chicken and Tomato Savory Pour Pie and Cheese and Spinach Pie. For another chicken favorite, do not miss our Chopped Chicken Patties with Cheese.
Ingredients
For the batter:
- 1 egg
- 90 ml (1/3 cup) kefir
- 50 g (1/3 cup) flour
- 5 g (1 tsp) baking powder
- Salt to taste
- 100 g (1/3 cup) natural yogurt
For the filling:
- 30 g (1/3 cup) light grated cheese
- 30 g (1/4 cup) green onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 200 g (7 oz) cooked chicken breast, diced
Instructions
- Dice the chicken and eggs. Slice the green onion. Grate the cheese.
- Whisk all batter ingredients, fold in the filling, and mix well.
- Pour into a baking pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes.
Tips
- Use cooled, well-drained chicken so the batter stays light and fluffy.
- Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing for clean, neat servings.
- Add your favorite herbs or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor.
For food safety guidance, see usda.gov, and for more healthy dinner ideas, visit allrecipes.com.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 123 kcal, protein 20 g, fat 4 g, carbs 4 g.