Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable)

Flavorful low-carb pizza with broccoli chicken crust, vegetables, and cheese. A healthy twist on a classic favorite.

# What You'll 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
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 (optional)
19 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine 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 surface.
06 - Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then layer on red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs.
07 - Return pizza to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chili flakes and fresh basil if desired.
09 - Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crust holds up beautifully without flour, crispy on the edges and surprisingly satisfying.
  • You get a complete meal with vegetables and protein baked right in, no complicated plating required.
  • It converts skeptics—friends always assume it's traditional pizza until you tell them the secret.
02 -
  • Don't skip pre-baking the crust—baking it halfway alone prevents a soggy bottom that collapses under topping weight.
  • Squeeze excess moisture from your broccoli if it's very wet, or your crust will be mushy instead of crispy.
03 -
  • If your crust edges brown too fast, tent the pizza loosely with foil during the final bake.
  • Cooking your broccoli and chicken ahead of time is a game-changer for busy weeknights—shred and chop everything the night before.
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