Chicken Crust Pizza

protein pizza crust topped with pepperoni and olives.

This chicken crust pizza is packed with protein! It's a great low carb option and it's so easy to make.

This chicken crust pizza is packed with protein! It's a great low carb option and it's so easy to make.

Yield 8 slices
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated (powdered) Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For topping:

  • 1/3 cup sugar free pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • desired toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your pizza pan.
  2. Add the chicken, egg, mozzarella, parmesan, and garlic powder to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. 
  3. Once combined, press the mixture onto the parchment lined pizza pan to about ¼-½ inch thick. 
  4. Bake for 18 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and top with your favorite pizza toppings. 
  6. Bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese has melted and toppings are cooked to your liking.
  7. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 slices and serving.

Notes

The nutrition information includes everything written out in the recipe. It doesn't not include any toppings other than the marinara and cheese for topping your pizza.

To freeze, make pizza crust and bake, but do not top. Cool and then place in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. To eat, bake the crust in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes and then top with desired toppings and continue baking until heated through.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 211Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 261mgCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 18g

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