Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable version)

Healthy low-carb pizza with broccoli chicken crust, fresh vegetables, and cheese

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 sauce 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

# Step-by-step guide:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • You get all the pizza satisfaction without the heavy carb crash that usually follows
  • The crust actually holds up under toppings, unlike so many failed low-carb experiments
02 -
  • Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cooked broccoli before mixing, or your crust will be soggy in the middle
  • Let the crust cool for a few minutes after the first bake before adding toppings so it sets properly
03 -
  • Use a food processor to pulse the broccoli into rice-sized pieces for the most uniform texture
  • Let the crust cool completely before slicing if you want cleaner edges and better structural integrity
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