canned chicken pizza crust
A high-protein, low-carb, no-fuss pizza crust made with canned chicken, parmesan, and egg — ready in 30 minutes and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 can 12.5 oz chicken breast in water, well-drained and very dry
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt optional
- Optional: ¼ cup low-sugar pizza sauce
- Optional: ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: Sliced vegetables like bell peppers mushrooms, or onions
- Optional: Turkey pepperoni or any lean protein
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the canned chicken in a towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a bowl, mix the dried chicken, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until combined.
- Press the mixture into a ¼ inch thick crust on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges are golden and center is firm.
- Spread sauce and toppings evenly over crust.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to press the chicken dry — moisture is the biggest issue for crust structure. You can freeze the prebaked crust for quick weeknight meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 480mgSugar: 1g
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