Description
Chicken crust pizza swaps traditional dough for seasoned, baked chicken breasts that become crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, giving you a protein-packed base for all your favorite toppings. Just layer your sauce, cheese, and preferred ingredients over the cooked chicken, then bake until everything melts together into one satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings and sauce:
- 0.5 cup marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup diced bell peppers
- 0.25 cup sliced olives
- 0.5 cup sliced pepperoni
- olive oil for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then brush it generously with olive oil.
- Combine 1 lb ground chicken, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl, mixing until everything holds together.
- Spread your chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into a circular crust about 1/2 inch thick, building up the edges slightly so the toppings stay contained.
- Bake your crust for 15 to 20 minutes at 425°F until the surface turns golden and the chicken cooks through.
- Take the crust out and spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce across the entire surface.
- Layer 1/2 cup diced bell peppers and 1/4 cup sliced olives over your sauce, then add 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni if you prefer it.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese generously over all your toppings.
- Return the pizza to your 425°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts completely and develops light bubbles on top.
Notes
- Pat your ground chicken completely dry before mixing it with the cheese and seasonings, as excess moisture will make the crust soggy and prevent it from crisping up properly.
- Press the chicken mixture firmly onto the baking sheet and create a slightly thicker edge around the perimeter, which gives you a sturdy crust to hold onto while eating.
- Check that the crust is fully cooked through before adding toppings by inserting a meat thermometer—it should read 165°F at the thickest part.
- For a gluten-free version that works for low-carb diets, this recipe is naturally grain-free, so it suits those restrictions without any modifications needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Baked Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg