Description
High-protein, gluten-free pizza with a chicken crust that stays crispy and holds all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup cottage cheese, drained
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, cottage cheese, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared sheet and press into a thin, even 12-inch circle or rectangle.
- Bake crust for 20 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
- Remove from oven, spread pizza sauce evenly, then top with mozzarella and desired toppings.
- Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
Drain cottage cheese well for best texture. Pre-bake crust until golden to prevent sogginess. Customize toppings to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American