Chicken Crust Pizza (Dairy-Free & Dairy Versions)

A high-protein, low-carb pizza featuring a chicken crust with both dairy-free and classic cheesy options.
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Prep
15 mins
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Cook
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Carbs
8.8g
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Protein
47g
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Fat
34.8g

This chicken crust pizza swaps traditional flour-based dough for a flavorful, protein-packed chicken base. Perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles, it can be customized with either dairy-free toppings or a classic mozzarella-covered pizza finish. Crispy, satisfying, and easy to make, it’s a family-friendly alternative to conventional pizza night.

Ingredients

  • Chicken Crust:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Dairy-Free Toppings:
  • 1/2 cup sugar-free pizza sauce
  • 4 oz cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 20 slices nitrate-free pepperoni
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Dairy Version Toppings:
  • 1/2 cup sugar-free pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella
  • 4 oz cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 20 slices pepperoni
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Combine ground chicken, egg, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Press mixture into a 10–12 inch circle about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  6. Remove from oven and blot excess moisture if needed.
  7. Add pizza sauce and desired toppings.
  8. For the dairy version, add mozzarella before the meat toppings.
  9. Return to the oven for 5–8 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with basil and slice before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 of 4)
Calories 517
Total Fat 34.8g
Total Carbohydrate 8.8g
  Dietary Fiber 0.8g
  Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 47g
Sodium 797.5mg
Calcium 135mg
Iron 1.4mg
Vitamin C 0.5mg
Estimates computed by AI using density-aware ingredient values consistent with USDA / MyFitnessPal references. Values are approximate.

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