This easy chicken crust pizza is a low carb, high protein pizza crust that is sturdy and delicious. It makes a great healthy alternative to traditional pizza crust and is easy to make with a few simple ingredients.
When you’re craving pizza but wanting to eat healthier then this ground chicken pizza crust recipe is for you! It is very easy to whip up with simple ingredients like ground chicken, eggs and seasoning, bakes quickly and is loaded with flavor.
I added a mix of veggies and cheese for the toppings but you could add any pizza toppings you like! Everyone in my family enjoys this low carb chicken pizza, even the kids!
It is so flavorful, delicious and satisfying and has become my go-to pizza recipe that we make almost once a week.
If you love low carb, protein pizza recipes then you may also want to try my cottage cheese pizza crust or this protein pizza recipe.
Why you’ll love this chicken crust pizza recipe
- It’s the best low carb keto pizza ever!
- Crispy and flavorful
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients
- Customizable – you can even use canned chicken!
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Ingredients For Low Carb Chicken Pizza Crust
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this keto pizza crust with ground chicken. Here is what you’ll need:
- Ground chicken – uncooked (raw) good quality ground chicken is the main ingredient used for a nice sturdy, flavor packed pizza crust!
- Eggs – the eggs act as the binder that holds the crust together, making it nice and sturdy with even more protein.
- Parmesan cheese – grated or shredded parmesan cheese gives the crust a nice cheesy salty, creamy taste that is everything.
- Seasoning – garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper give the ground chicken flavor that mimics traditional pizza.
- Toppings – pizza sauce, chopped veggies ( bell peppers, onions, olives, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms), pepperoni slices, cooked ground turkey or sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons
- Baking pan + parchment paper
- Pizza cutter
How To Make Chicken pizza Crust
Here is a summary of the steps for making this chicken crust pizza recipe with step by step photos. Get the complete list of recipe ingredients, instructions and nutrition in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Combine the chicken pizza crust ingredients in a medium-large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Press and form the chicken mixture on a lined baking pan in a thin layer that is about ¼ – ½ inch in thickness.
Step 3: Bake the pizza crust until firm and golden and allow it to rest for 5-7 minutes.
Step 4: Top with your favorite pizza sauce and topping and return it to the oven to bake for 5-7 more minutes until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
Expert Tips For Recipe Success
- Shape the crust round, square, or freeform—we prefer squares since they’re easier for kids.
- Use good-quality ground chicken (I used Bell Evans) or grind boneless chicken breasts in a food processor. If the chicken is wetter then blot it with a clean paper towel before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.
- Line the pan, as the crust releases moisture while baking.
- After baking, blot excess moisture with paper towels before adding toppings.
- Bake the crust first, let it cool a few minutes, then add toppings, blotting again if needed.
Chicken pizza crust topping ideas
- Pepperoni
- Mushrooms
- Steamed broccoli
- Cooked spinach
- Bacon
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pesto sauce
- Pizza sauce
- Olives
- Onion
- Bell peppers
Storing and Reheating
Store leftover chicken crust pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven until fully heated through.
FAQs
Ground turkey can be used for this low-carb pizza crust, but it holds more water, making the crust wetter and less sturdy than ground chicken.
Yes you absolutely can! It will take a bit less time to bake up than ground chicken and may be slightly wetter so just pay close attention to it as it cooks and blot excess moisture.
I like to blot the ground chicken before combining it with the other ingredients. Also baking the crust first, and allowing it to rest for a few minutes (at least 5 minutes), before adding the toppings works great. You also want to make sure not to use too much pizza sauce, a thin layer of sauce is fine and goes a long way!
This low carb chicken pizza crust has less than 1 gram of carbs and 15 grams of protein per serving, just in the pizza crust, not including the toppings.
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Easy Chicken Crust Pizza
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy chicken crust pizza is a low carb, high protein pizza crust that is sturdy and delicious. It makes a great healthy alternative to traditional pizza crust and is easy to make with a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
For the pizza crust
- 1 pound ground chicken – white meat
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pizza toppings
- Pizza sauce
- Mozarella cheese
- Olives
- Bell peppers
- Onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper
- Combine the ground chicken, eggs, cheese, seasoning salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the pizza crust mixture to the lined baking pan and spread it out into an even rectangle or square shape that is about ½ inch thick
- Cook for 22-25 minutes in the preheated oven until golden and set, then remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the toppings, then return the pizza to the oven and cook for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
- Once the pizza is done cooking, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before you slice and serve it.
Notes
- Use good quality ground chicken or grind up 2 whole chicken breasts in your food processor.
- Mix the pizza crust ingredients together well but do not over mix.
- Blot any excess moisture on the curst before adding any toppings.
- Allow the chicken pizza crust to cool for a few minutes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or oven until fully heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
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