Easy Chicken Crust Pizza Recipe (High-Protein & Low-Carb)

Pizza night does not have to disappear just because you’re trying to eat more protein or cut back on carbs. This easy chicken crust pizza takes everything that makes pizza worth craving… bubbling cheese, tangy marinara, golden edges and toppings piled exactly the way you like them… and swaps traditional dough for a savory crust made from ground chicken and Parmesan.

And before anyone pictures a sad slab of chicken pretending to be pizza, this is actually good.

How To Make The Best Chicken Crust Pizza

The crust bakes until the edges are lightly browned and the center is firm enough to hold its shape. Once the sauce, cheese and toppings go on, it heads back into the oven until everything is hot, melty and ready to slice.

There is no yeast to proof, no dough to knead and no flour covering every available surface in the kitchen. It is simple, filling and perfect for those nights when pizza sounds amazing but traditional pizza does not quite fit the plan.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Crust Pizza

The best healthy swaps are the ones that do not feel like punishment. Chicken crust pizza works because the crust is not simply trying to imitate bread. It brings its own savory flavor to the party. There are plenty of reasons to add this one to the dinner rotation. It is naturally high in protein, lower in carbohydrates than traditional pizza crust and incredibly easy to customize. It also skips all of the waiting that usually comes with homemade pizza dough.

Most importantly, when the crust is baked correctly, you can actually pick up a slice. That makes a difference. A pizza that requires a knife and fork can still taste wonderful, but there is something deeply satisfying about grabbing a cheesy slice by the crust and digging in.

What Is Chicken Crust Pizza?

Chicken crust pizza replaces traditional flour-based pizza dough with a mixture made primarily from chicken and cheese. Ground chicken creates the base while Parmesan helps add flavor and structure. Once the mixture is pressed into a thin, even crust and baked, it becomes sturdy enough to hold marinara, mozzarella and your favorite pizza toppings. The result is not supposed to taste exactly like bread crust. Instead, think of it as the best parts of chicken Parmesan and pizza coming together in one very easy dinner.

You still get the sauce. You still get the cheese. You still get those crispy little edges everyone secretly fights over. The crust just happens to bring a lot more protein to the table.

What You’ll Need

One of the nicest things about chicken crust pizza is that the ingredient list is surprisingly simple. The crust starts with ground chicken, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. From there, marinara and mozzarella turn it into pizza, and the toppings are completely up to you. For the sauce, a flavorful lower-sugar marinara works beautifully. My homemade Zero Point Pasta Sauce is also a great option when you want complete control over what goes into it. The exact ingredient amounts and instructions are included in the recipe card below.

How To Cook Chicken Crust Pizza Dough

• Preheat The Oven to 400 degrees
• In a large bowl, add ground chicken, parmesan cheese and spices and mix well.
• Form the mixture into a 1/2 inch thick crust on a baking pan with short sides sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake at 400º for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is just starting to turn a golden brown color.

Once you have the basic crust, you can treat it just like any other pizza crust! Add your choice of sauce, cheeses and toppings, finish it in the oven to get the cheese brown and bubbly and then serve it! There are so many variations, the possibilities are endless!

Can I Used Canned Chicken?

If you are looking for a shortcut or if you don't have ground chicken breast on hand, it is possible to use canned chicken for pizza crust! This is actually something that went viral on Tiktok for “Tiktok Canned Chicken Pizza Crust”. Just be sure to drain the canned chicken well before adding in the rest of the ingredients. I've noticed that if I use a bit more parmesan cheese and an egg with canned chicken, it helps to keep the crust together better.

What are the Best Toppings for Chicken Crust Pizza?

There are so many different ways you can make a chicken crust pizza. If you want to stick to a traditional route, you can use zero point marinara sauce with your favorite low fat cheese blends and pizza toppings. You can also great creative with it!

Classic Pepperoni

Keep things simple with marinara, mozzarella, turkey pepperoni and a sprinkle of Parmesan. It is familiar, cheesy and probably the easiest way to convince someone who is skeptical about chicken crust pizza to give it a chance.

Chicken Parmesan Pizza

Lean into the flavors already happening in the crust with marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh basil and a pinch of crushed red pepper. It tastes like chicken Parmesan decided to become pizza night.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Swap marinara for your favorite sugar-free barbecue sauce, (my favorite is Stevia Sweet BBQ Sauce) with red onions and fat free cheddar cheese then add mozzarella or cheddar. A little cilantro after baking is also delicious if you happen to be on Team Cilantro.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Use buffalo sauce instead of marinara and top with mozzarella. After baking, add diced celery and a light drizzle of ranch dressing. It is spicy, creamy, crunchy and extremely hard to stop eating.

Greek-Inspired Pizza

Use a light layer of tzatziki or garlic sauce and add feta, red onion and tomato. After baking, finish it with chopped cucumber and fresh herbs. Adding the cucumber afterward keeps it cool and crisp instead of turning watery in the oven.

Veggie Alfredo Pizza

Use a small amount of light Alfredo sauce with mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach and broccoli. If you really want to increase your veggies, you can even use my Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce. Pre-cooking the vegetables before topping the pizza will help prevent extra moisture from making the crust soft.

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