Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable version)

Flavorful low-carb pizza with broccoli chicken crust, loaded with colorful veggies and melted cheese for a healthy twist.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped
02 - 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

10 - 0.5 cup sugar-free tomato sauce or pizza sauce
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 0.5 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 0.25 cup black olives, sliced
16 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
17 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
18 - Chili flakes and fresh basil leaves (optional)

# 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 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 and shape into a 12-inch round or oval crust, approximately 0.5 inch thick.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until firm and golden brown.
05 - Remove the crust from the oven and spread tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
06 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer on red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach.
07 - Sprinkle dried Italian herbs over the vegetable toppings.
08 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chili flakes and fresh basil if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent while actually packing more protein than the delivery version ever could.
  • Your body feels energized after eating it instead of sluggish, which changes how you think about pizza night forever.
02 -
  • The broccoli must be finely chopped or pulsed until it's almost powder—any larger pieces create weak spots that make slicing frustrating.
  • Prebaking the crust isn't optional; skipping it results in a soggy, disappointing base that falls apart the moment you touch it.
03 -
  • Cook your chicken and broccoli slightly firmer than you'd normally serve them because they'll soften further during baking.
  • The secret weapon is using parchment paper—it lets heat reach the bottom evenly and peels away without drama, making you feel like you actually know what you're doing.
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