Ground Chicken Pizza Crust

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Ground chicken makes the perfect base for toppings in this keto pizza recipe.

Ground Chicken Pizza Crust
Photo: Carson Downing
Hands On Time:
10 mins
Bake Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 12-inch pizza

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 pound uncooked finely ground chicken breast

  • cup finely shredded Italian blend cheeses

  • cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (do not use grated)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ cup pizza sauce

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a pizza stone, if using, in the oven while it preheats. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. In a large bowl combine the first eight ingredients (through black pepper). Using hands, mix until thoroughly combined.

  3. Place chicken mixture on prepared baking sheet. Top with another sheet of parchment and roll out to a 12-inch circle that is about 1/4-inch thick. Remove top sheet of parchment.

  4. Slide pizza crust with parchment onto the heated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Turn over and return to parchment. Bake 10 minutes more or until dry on top and golden brown. Remove from oven.

  5. Spread crust with pizza sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake 10 minutes more or until toppings are heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194 Calories
9g Fat
4g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 657mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8%
Calcium 318mg 24%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Folate, total 5.6mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.3mcg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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