Description
This Chicken Crust Pizza with Veggies recipe offers a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza by using a ground chicken crust topped with fresh vegetables and classic pizza toppings. Perfect for those seeking a high-protein, gluten-free meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor, this recipe combines the savory taste of seasoned ground chicken with mozzarella, parmesan, and vibrant veggies like bell pepper, broccoli, and red onion.
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 sauce
- ¾ cup low-moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced bell pepper
- ½ cup broccoli crowns
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and lightly spraying with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the chicken crust mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt. Mix well to evenly distribute all ingredients. With wet hands to prevent sticking, divide the mixture into four equal balls.
- Shape the crusts: Flatten each ball onto the prepared baking sheets to about ¼ inch thickness and shape them into roughly 7-inch round pizzas for an even base.
- Bake the crusts: Place the trays in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the chicken crusts are thoroughly cooked and golden on the edges.
- Add toppings: Remove the crusts from the oven and carefully flip each crust. Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each, then sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese. Top with sliced bell peppers, broccoli crowns, and red onion slices evenly across each pizza.
- Bake with toppings: Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the vegetables are cooked through but still vibrant.
Notes
- Using higher quality, lean ground chicken reduces excess water content and produces a better crust texture. Opt for lean options like Whole Foods Better Ground Chicken or similar.
- Wetting your hands before shaping the crust helps prevent sticking and makes shaping easier.
- You can customize the vegetable toppings based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
Keywords: Chicken crust pizza, low carb pizza, gluten free pizza, healthy pizza, ground chicken pizza, veggie pizza, homemade pizza