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Chicken Crust Pizza

A healthy twist on traditional pizza featuring a crust made from cooked, shredded chicken, making it lower in carbs and higher in protein.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken Crust
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup additional shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni optional
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives optional
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked, shredded chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the chicken mixture evenly on the baking sheet to form a crust about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake the chicken crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  4. Remove the crust from the oven and spread pizza sauce over it. Top with additional mozzarella cheese and any other desired toppings.
  5. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 36gSodium: 600mg

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