Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printer View)

Flavorful low-carb pizza with broccoli chicken crust, colorful vegetables and 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 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
18 - Optional: chili flakes and fresh basil leaves

# Method:

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.
06 - Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then 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 that satisfying pizza experience without the heavy carb crash that usually follows
  • The crust actually holds up when you pick up a slice, which is honestly kind of miraculous
02 -
  • Getting excess moisture out of the broccoli after chopping is absolutely non-negotiable, otherwise your crust will never crisp up properly
  • The crust needs the full 20 minute initial bake time, even if it looks done sooner—underbaked crust falls apart when you try to slice it
03 -
  • Use the back of a measuring cup to press the crust into shape—it creates a more even thickness than your hands can achieve alone
  • If your crust still feels slightly soft after the initial bake, give it another 3-5 minutes before adding toppings
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