Chicken Crust Pizza Pepperoni
A flavorful, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza featuring a chicken crust topped with pepperoni and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- Additional mozzarella cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the ground chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well mixed.
- Shape the chicken mixture into a circular shape on a lined baking sheet, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the baked crust.
- Add the pepperoni and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Melt the cheese by returning it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad or steamed veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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