Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable)

Nutritious low-carb pizza with broccoli chicken crust, fresh veggies, and melted cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped
02 - 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

10 - 0.5 cup sugar-free tomato sauce
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 0.5 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 0.25 cup black olives, sliced
16 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
17 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine chopped broccoli, shredded chicken, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until uniform dough forms.
03 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and shape into a 12-inch round pizza crust approximately 0.5 inch thick.
04 - Bake for 20 minutes until firm and golden brown.
05 - Remove crust from oven and spread tomato sauce evenly over surface. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
06 - Arrange onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach over cheese. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs.
07 - Return pizza to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and cool for several minutes. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 34g per serving to keep you full longer.
  • Low-carb and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
  • A creative and delicious way to pack more vegetables into your dinner.
  • Fully customizable with your choice of nutrient-rich toppings.
02 -
  • Ensure all packaged ingredients like pizza sauce are certified gluten-free if you are strictly avoiding gluten.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to allow the crust and cheese to set.
  • Use a pizza stone if available to achieve an even crispier base.
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