Description
If you’ve been searching for a satisfying, low carb alternative to traditional pizza, this Chicken Crust Pizza is exactly what you need. It delivers everything you love about pizza, from the crispy base to the melty toppings, but without flour, gluten, or heavy carbs. Instead, it uses a flavorful pizza crust that is rich in protein and incredibly filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken or shredded chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella for topping
- Optional grilled chicken for BBQ variation
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking tray or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a thin pizza shape on the prepared tray.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until firm and lightly golden.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread tomato sauce evenly on top.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, extra mozzarella cheese, and any additional toppings you like.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the pizza rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the crispiest chicken crust pizza, remove excess moisture from the chicken before mixing. Spread the crust thin and always bake it first before adding toppings. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg