Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable)

Flavorful low-carb pizza with broccoli chicken crust, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese for a healthy classic twist.

# What You Need:

→ For the Crust

01 - 2 cups cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped
02 - 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
03 - 1 large egg
04 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ For the Toppings

10 - ½ cup sugar-free tomato sauce or pizza sauce
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - ¼ cup black olives, sliced
16 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
17 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano/basil
18 - Optional: chili flakes, fresh basil leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine finely chopped broccoli, shredded chicken, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until a sticky, uniform dough forms.
03 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Shape into a 12-inch round or oval pizza crust, about ½ inch thick.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until firm and golden brown.
05 - Remove the crust from the oven. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
06 - Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then layer on the onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach.
07 - Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chili flakes and/or fresh basil if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying crispy-chewy crust experience without the heavy carb crash afterward
  • The crust packs serious protein so one slice actually keeps you full for hours
  • Everyone can customize their own half with whatever toppings they love
02 -
  • Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cooked broccoli before mixing excess water makes a soggy crust
  • Let the crust cool for a few minutes after the first bake or toppings will slide right off
  • A pizza stone conducts heat better than a baking sheet if you want restaurant-style crispy results
03 -
  • Double the crust recipe and freeze half shaped between parchment for next week
  • Mix Italian herbs directly into the crust for extra flavor in every bite
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