Chicken Crust Pizza

Nusarina Buchori June 18, 2024

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Growing up pizza nights were always a big hit in our house. I have since used it with my kids and they are big pizza fans. Instead of ordering expensive (and unhealthy!) pizza or frozen grocery store pizza, I choose to make it at home. I’ve tried several different versions over the years, and the latest is this chicken crust pizza. A low carb pizza crust that’s a twist on my meatza recipe!

Chicken Crust Pizza

The kids and I love a pizza crust made with ground beef, but this yummy version uses ground chicken instead. I also use four times the amount of parmesan cheese in the crust. The combination helps satisfy traditional pizza cravings with a delicious, crispy crust.

It’s also a great option if you’re on a keto diet because it’s low carb and naturally gluten-free. Because it’s full of healthy fats and nutrient-dense, it’s more filling than versions with refined flour.

If you want a thinner, chewier crust, then pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. For a crispy crust aim for about 1/4 inch thick instead. Thankfully pizza “dough” is very forgiving and easy to work with!

Chicken Pizza Ingredients

The main ingredient here is chicken (obviously!), but you can substitute ground turkey if you like. And if you have a healthy source of canned chicken that works too, it can be faster. Some chicken crust pizza recipes call for shredded chicken which adds a different texture.

And pizza isn’t pizza without your favorite toppings! We like to use tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese and lots of fresh vegetables. Or you can choose alfredo sauce for a creamier version. Here are a few more top ideas:

Sprinkle with Italian seasoning
Brush with good quality olive oil
Pepperoni
Bell pepper
Red onion
Top with fresh basil after cooking
black olives
Roasted red pepper
Chopped chopped tomatoes

Chicken Crust Pizza Recipe

This recipe is a twist on my classic meatza and popular chicken crust recipe!

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
Line a baking sheet, pizza pan, or pizza stone with parchment paper.
Transfer chicken mixture to prepared parchment paper and spread evenly about 1/4-1/2 inch thick to create a pizza crust.
Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
On top, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the crust, leaving a border around the edges.
Add your favorite pizza toppings such as mozzarella cheese, vegetables, or pepperoni.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
When done, carefully remove the chicken crust pizza from the oven.
Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!