Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable)

Crispy broccoli-chicken base topped with fresh vegetables and melted cheese for a healthy, gluten-free pizza alternative.

# Ingredient list:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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 - Optional: chili flakes and fresh basil leaves

# How-to:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to eat pizza guilt-free because you're literally eating broccoli and chicken as the foundation.
  • It's surprisingly satisfying and stays together better than you'd think, making you feel like you've actually accomplished something in the kitchen.
  • The whole thing takes under an hour, so weeknight dinners become a lot less stressful.
02 -
  • The pre-baking of the crust is non-negotiable; skipping it or rushing it will result in a soggy, falling-apart mess that no amount of toppings can save.
  • Your broccoli and chicken must be very finely processed or shredded or the crust will have a weird, grainy texture that breaks apart when you try to pick up a slice.
03 -
  • Squeeze as much moisture as possible out of your chopped broccoli using a clean kitchen towel before mixing it into the crust base, because excess water is the enemy of a crispy foundation.
  • Shape your crust slightly thicker at the edges than the center so you get that satisfying pizza crust bite instead of a thin, cracker-like edge.
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