This high-protein, low-carb chicken crust pizza recipe is a total game changer when it comes to pizza night. It’s ridiculously easy to make and uses ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge and pantry. This chicken crust pizza recipe is packed with flavor, has the perfect crispy texture, and you’d never guess that it’s made from chicken, eggs, and cheese!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy to make. Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe? This chicken crust pizza is as simple as mixing the crust ingredients all together in a bowl, transferring to a baking sheet, and baking. Add your favorite pizza toppings, pop it back in the oven, and violà— you have a delicious, healthy dinner with little to no cleanup!
- You can hit your protein goals with ease. This chicken crust pizza recipe is made from chicken, eggs, and parmesan cheese— which are all high-protein ingredients. Add some beef, sausage, or pepperoni on top and you have a super protein-packed meal.
- It fits a low-carb lifestyle. If you’re eating low-carb, keto, or carnivore, then you’ll absolutely love this recipe. Made from chicken, eggs, parmesan cheese and seasonings— this recipe checks all the low-carb boxes.
- It tastes insanely delicious! Once you try this chicken crust pizza recipe you are going to be making it on repeat time and time again! Whenever you’re craving pizza but don’t want to get a belly-full of gluten, this is the recipe to go to. It will satisfy those pizza cravings and you’ll feel amazing after eating it since it’s made from healthy ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pizza Topping Ideas
You can top this pizza with any of your favorite toppings! Here’s some ingredients that I love to add to this chicken crust pizza recipe:
- Pizza sauce (or marinara)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- Ground sausage
- Ground beef
- Shredded chicken
- Sliced mushrooms
- Chopped bell peppers
- Sliced red onion
- Olives
- Fresh basil
- Arugula
- Red pepper flakes
How to Make Chicken Crust Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets or pizza pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, Parmesan, eggs, and seasonings until fully combined.
3. Divide mixture in half and press into two thin, round pizza shapes on the prepared pans.
4. Bake crusts for 20–25 minutes or until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove from oven, add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
5. Return to oven and broil for 3–5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Slice and serve hot. Enjoy!
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, reheat the pizza in the oven or a skillet to keep the crust crispy.
I love to meal-prep this chicken pizza crust and store it in the freezer for when I need a quick, protein-packed dinner option on the fly. Store baked chicken pizza crust in the freezer for up to 3 months!
High-Protein Chicken Crust Pizza
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder optional
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Pizza Toppings
- Pizza sauce (or marinara)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- Ground sausage
- Ground beef
- Shredded chicken
- Sliced mushrooms
- Chopped bell peppers
- Sliced red onion
- Olives
- Fresh basil
- Arugala
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets or pizza pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, Parmesan, eggs, and seasonings until fully combined.
- Divide mixture in half and press into two thin, round pizza shapes on the prepared pans.
- Bake crusts for 20–25 minutes or until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove from oven, add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Return to oven and broil for 3–5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
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