Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Print Version)

A healthy low-carb pizza with a broccoli and chicken crust topped with fresh vegetables and melted cheese.

# Components:

→ For the Crust

01 - 2 cups cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped
02 - 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
03 - 1 large egg
04 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ For the Toppings

10 - ½ cup sugar-free tomato or pizza sauce
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - ¼ cup black olives, sliced
16 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
17 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, shredded chicken, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until a sticky, uniform dough forms.
03 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Shape into a 12-inch round or oval pizza crust, about ½ inch thick.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until firm and golden brown.
05 - Remove the crust from the oven. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
06 - Layer on the onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach.
07 - Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chili flakes and/or fresh basil if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of pizza night without the carb crash that usually follows
  • The crust actually holds up when you pick up a slice, which feels like pure magic
02 -
  • Squeeze as much moisture as possible from your cooked broccoli before mixing, or the crust will turn soggy no matter how long you bake it
  • The crust needs to cool slightly after the first bake, or it'll tear when you try to spread sauce
03 -
  • Use the back of a measuring cup to press the crust mixture evenly, which helps avoid thin spots that burn
  • Let the crust cool for at least 5 minutes after the first bake, or you'll regret it when sauce application time comes
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