Chicken Crust Pizza with Marinara and Mozzarella
This chicken crust pizza is a lighter twist on classic pizza where the crust is made from seasoned ground chicken instead of dough. The chicken bakes into a firm, golden base that holds rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Once everything melts together in the oven, the result is a crispy-edged, cheesy pizza that’s savory, satisfying, and packed with protein.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 360
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 1 Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Use a spoon or clean hands to mix everything together until it is evenly combined.
- 5
Place the chicken mixture onto the parchment paper.
- 6
Use your hands or a spoon to press the chicken mixture into a large flat circle about ½ inch thick, shaped like a pizza crust.
- 7
Put the crust in the oven and bake it for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the edges start to turn golden.
- 8
Carefully take the pan out of the oven.
- 9
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the baked chicken crust.
- 10
Sprinkle the 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese over the sauce.
- 11
Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes, until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
- 12
Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil on top if you like.
- 13
Let the pizza cool for 3–5 minutes, then slice and serve.
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