Low-Carb Chicken Crust Pizza with Cheese and Herbs Recipe
This Low-Carb Chicken Crust Pizza with Cheese and Herbs is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pizza crusts. Made with ground chicken and a blend of cheeses and herbs, it’s a flavorful low-carb option for pizza night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 pizza crust 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Chicken Crust:
- 1 pound ground chicken
Cheese Blend:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Add Basil: Fold in chopped basil until evenly distributed.
- Shape Crust: Place chicken mixture between parchment paper, shape into a circle or rectangle, about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
- Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes until edges brown and crust is cooked through. Optionally, flip halfway through baking for even browning.
- Add Toppings: Top with favorite toppings and bake briefly, or serve as-is with more cheese and basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pizza crust
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Low-Carb, Chicken Crust Pizza, Cheese, Herbs, Gluten-Free
