Description
A delightful Chicken Crust Pizza made from ground chicken, topped with gooey mozzarella and zesty pepperoni, offering a health-conscious alternative to traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine ground chicken, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread tomato sauce over it.
- Layer with additional mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to swap ground chicken for turkey or beef, and customize the toppings to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken crust pizza, gluten-free pizza, low-carb pizza, healthy pizza recipe