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Chicken Crust Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

A delicious low-carb, high-protein pizza that uses a crispy chicken crust as the base, topped with classic marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and customizable favorite pizza toppings for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Toppings

  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni, vegetables, or mushrooms (optional)
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken crust thoroughly and evenly.
  2. Prepare Chicken Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a thick, pliable dough-like mixture.
  3. Shape the Crust: Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then press the chicken mixture into a pizza shape with your hands or a spatula, making sure the crust is evenly spread and compact to hold together during baking.
  4. Bake the Crust: Place the shaped crust in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing it to crisp up and set as a sturdy base for your toppings.
  5. Add Sauce and Toppings: Carefully remove the crust from the oven, spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, and add your choice of pepperoni, vegetables, or mushrooms as desired.
  6. Bake with Toppings: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and toppings to heat through.
  7. Optional Broil: For a nicely browned and bubbly cheese topping, broil the pizza for 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves for added freshness and aroma, then slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Drain excess moisture from the cooked chicken to prevent a soggy crust.
  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
  • Freeze any leftover pizza to enjoy later; reheat thoroughly before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/chicken-crust-pizza-recipe/