Description
Whipping up chicken pizza crust delivers a speedy dinner solution when your kitchen needs a quick meal. Crumbly canned chicken mixed with cheese and seasonings creates a protein-packed base that beats traditional pizza crusts hands down.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (12.5 ounces) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain the 12.5 oz can of chicken completely. Pat the meat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Spread the chicken on a baking sheet. Dry it out at 400°F for 10 minutes to improve your crust’s texture.
- Grab a medium bowl and mix ½ cup mozzarella, 1 large egg, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning with the chicken. Blend until the mixture feels cohesive.
- Transfer the chicken mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Press it into a thin, even circle about ¼ inch thick using your hands.
- Bake the bare crust at 400°F for 20 minutes until the edges turn golden and the surface feels firm when touched.
- Pull the crust from the oven. Spread your preferred pizza sauce across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle additional cheese and desired toppings over the sauce. Keep the toppings light to maintain the crust’s structure.
- Return the pizza to the 400°F oven. Bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese melts completely and looks bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for 3-4 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Check the canned chicken’s moisture level carefully, as too much liquid can make the crust soggy and prevent proper crisping.
- Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to press out extra moisture from the canned chicken before baking to ensure a firmer crust texture.
- For a crispier base, consider using a pizza stone or preheating a baking sheet to create a hotter cooking surface that helps firm up the bottom of the crust.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like a mix of mozzarella and parmesan to enhance the flavor and help bind the crust together more effectively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 605 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 168 mg