Description
This chicken crust pizza is a flavorful, high-protein, low-carb recipe made with ground chicken, parmesan, and simple seasonings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or keto-friendly meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings:
1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
4 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese
1 large tomato, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix ground chicken, parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mixture into a 1/4-inch thick circle on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and browning at edges.
5. Remove from oven. Add sauce, cheese, tomato, and basil.
6. Return to oven for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
7. Slice and serve.
Notes
For extra crispiness, flip the crust halfway through baking.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg