Description
This Chicken Crust Pizza with Veggies is a low-carb, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza, featuring a crispy chicken base topped with savory pizza sauce, mozzarella, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal without the extra carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Crust
- 1 lb ground 93% lean chicken
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ¾ cup low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced bell pepper
- ½ cup broccoli crowns
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray them lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare chicken crust mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt. Mix until well incorporated. Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking and divide the mixture into four equal balls.
- Shape the crusts: Flatten each ball onto the prepared baking sheets until about ¼ inch (approximately 7 inches in diameter) thick and circular in shape, forming your crusts.
- Bake crusts: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken crusts are cooked through and golden brown on the edges.
- Add toppings: Carefully flip each crust. Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each crust, then sprinkle 3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the bell peppers, broccoli crowns, and sliced red onion.
- Final bake: Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and toppings are tender and cooked through.
Notes
- Use high-quality, lean ground chicken (preferably 93% lean or higher) to avoid a watery crust.
- Whole Foods “Better Ground Chicken” is recommended for best results due to its lower fat content.
- Wet your hands when shaping the crust to prevent sticking and maintain an even thickness.
- You can customize the veggies based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Keywords: Chicken Crust Pizza, Low Carb Pizza, Keto Pizza, Healthy Pizza, Ground Chicken Recipe, Vegetable Topped Pizza, Easy Homemade Pizza