Chicken Crust Pizza
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
300 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Crust Pizza
Description
Chicken Crust Pizza uses a blend of finely ground chicken combined with Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, and seasonings to form a crust that bakes into a sturdy, flavorful base without traditional flour. The chicken crust is pressed thin and baked until cooked through and lightly golden around the edges, giving a firm yet tender texture. After baking, it’s topped with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and a selection of colorful vegetables including bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and black olives, which add freshness and variety in flavor.
This pizza offers a creative way to enjoy pizza while incorporating more protein and fewer carbs. The blend of cheeses in the crust helps with the binding and adds a slight creaminess. The toppings contribute both moisture and bursts of savory and tangy flavors, balancing the meaty crust. While the crust has a denser feel than traditional dough, it crisps slightly at the edges during baking.
The recipe notes that a serving size corresponds to approximately one and a half slices. The crust should be patted dry after processing the chicken to remove excess moisture for better texture. This pizza can be sliced and served warm for a satisfying meal that pairs well with a simple salad or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
For the chicken crust:
- 1 pound chicken breast cubed, boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the pizza toppings:
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomato halved
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a round 12-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the chicken until finely ground, resembling a coarse paste.
- Transfer the ground chicken to a large bowl and use a paper towel to dab the chicken dry to remove any excess moisture. Add the Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Place the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and use your hands to shape it into a round pizza crust, about ¼-inch thick and 12-14 inches wide.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until it's cooked through and slightly golden around the edges. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Scatter the sliced bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and black olives over the cheese.
- Bake the pizza for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Slice into 6 pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- Pat the ground chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before mixing the crust ingredients.
- The crust should be shaped thinly but evenly to ensure thorough cooking and slight crisping at the edges.
- The serving size is based on one and a half slices of pizza.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1047mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1167IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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