This high-protein Chicken Crust Pizza uses ground chicken and Parmesan cheese as the crust — no flour needed. Topped with sauce, melted mozzarella, and your favorite vegetables, it delivers over 34g of protein per serving.

Instead of traditional dough, the crust is made with seasoned ground chicken and Parmesan cheese, then baked until golden and firm enough to hold all your toppings. It’s naturally gluten-free and easy to customize based on what’s in your fridge — keep it classic with mozzarella, load it up with vegetables, or go spicy with jalapeños and hot honey.

Why It Works

  • High in protein: Ground chicken creates a crust that packs in protein without any flour.
  • Low-carb and gluten-free: A solid alternative for anyone skipping traditional dough.
  • Customizable: Works with almost any pizza toppings.
  • Weeknight-friendly: Ready in under an hour, no dough-rising required.
  • Meal-prep friendly: Reheats well and makes great leftovers.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 93% lean ground chicken (a higher-quality brand helps prevent a soggy crust)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt

For the toppings:

  • Pizza or marinara sauce
  • Low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella
  • Vegetables of your choice (bell peppers, broccoli, and red onion work well)

How to Make It

This pizza is baked twice — once to firm up the crust and release excess moisture, then again with toppings.

  1. Make the crust: Mix ground chicken, Parmesan, egg, and seasoning in a bowl. With wet hands (to prevent sticking), divide the mixture into 4 equal balls.
  2. First bake: Flatten each ball into a ¼-inch thick circle on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Keeping them thin is key to a crisper crust.
  3. Add toppings: Flip each crust, then top with sauce, mozzarella, and vegetables.
  4. Second bake: Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Variations

  • Protein swap: Ground turkey works in place of chicken.
  • Sauce options: Try vodka sauce instead of classic red.
  • Cheese: Stick with part-skim mozzarella to keep calories lower while maintaining good melt.

Source: Chicken Crust Pizza: A Flour-Free, High-Protein Pizza Night