Description
Ground Chicken Pizza Crust for a Lean and Easy Meal is a healthy, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- Your favorite pizza sauce
- Cheese
- Favorite vegetables
- Protein options
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten it into a round shape, about 10–12 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake the crust for 20–22 minutes in the preheated oven until firm and golden.
- Rest the crust for 3–5 minutes once it comes out of the oven.
- Top your crust with sauce, cheese, and desired toppings, then return it to the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes.
- Cool for 2 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Choose classic marinara or creative pesto for the sauce.
- Consider using mozzarella, cheddar, or feta for cheese.
- Vegetable options include bell peppers and onions.
- Protein options can be cooked chicken, pepperoni, or bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Ground Chicken Pizza Crust