3 Ingredient Chicken Crust Pizza

Love low carb pizza recipes? Try my keto pizza, crustless pizza, and pizza bowls. Pizza is one food that I could never give up, even when dieting. To satisfy the cravings and never feel like I’m missing out, my chicken crust pizza has been a dinnertime staple.

Why I love this recipe

It needs just 3 ingredients. The crust needs just ground chicken, mozzarella cheese, and spices! As for the toppings, you can jazz it up any way you like. Ready in 15 minutes. Compare that to a classic pizza, which would take four times as long. Easy to customize. Switch up the meat in the crust, the toppings, and the sauce! Tastes like pizza. What I love about this dish is that it doesn’t taste like chicken. The beauty of ground chicken is that it is very mild tasting. It tastes like a thick, cheesy crust when mixed with spices and cheese!

Ingredients needed

Ground chicken. As the chicken is mixed with cheese, leaner cuts can be used. I used 90/10 ground chicken, which has a 10% fat content. You can use a higher-fat cut of chicken, but be sure to mop up excess liquid. Italian seasoning. My favorite seasoning blend that uses the right combo of spices. Olive oil. Or any oil to cook up the ground chicken. Cheddar cheese. Freshly grated cheddar cheese. This cheese is in addition to the topping. Pizza sauce. Skip the sugar-laden store-bought kind and make your own. I like using my own pomodoro sauce or sugo, which are both lower in sugar if that is something you are looking for, too. Pizza toppings. I used bell peppers, mushrooms, and pepperoni. Use your favorite pizza toppings. Mozzarella cheese. I like topping anything pizza-like with a two-cheese blend, like a mix of mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and Jack cheese.

How to make a chicken crust pizza

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. As the name suggests, a chicken pizza crust has a base made up of ground chicken instead of a traditional flour-based one (the same chicken I use for ground chicken meatballs and chicken sausage!). Even those who don’t follow a low-carb diet find this pizza making their dinnertime staples. “Definitely a family fav! So easy, too!” – JoAnne Step 1- Make the crust. Start by adding the oil to a non-stick pan. Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the Italian seasonings and mozzarella cheese. Step 2- Shape into a pizza. Using slightly wet hands, shape the chicken mixture into a ball. Transfer it onto a pizza stone or baking pan lined with parchment paper. Step 3- Par-bake the crust. Bake the pizza for 3-4 minutes until golden on top to ensure the crust is firm and durable. Step 4- Add toppings and bake. Remove the pizza from the oven and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce, then your favorite toppings. Sprinkle cheese over everything. Bake everything for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Arman’s recipe tips

Use ground chicken breast. Opt for ground chicken breast instead of dark meat for a healthier and lower-fat crust. It also will hold the pizza much better. Season well. The chicken is a blank canvas, so adding spices and seasonings make it taste incredible. Add your favorite herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil. Use a non-stick surface. I found that the crust sometimes sticks when using the wrong pans or baking sheets. I recommend one with a non-stick surface or a pizza stone that has been generously greased. I’ve also made this in a cast iron skillet. Pre-bake the crust. It is important to par-bake before adding toppings to ensure it remains crisp and sturdy throughout. Use other ground meat. I sometimes use ground turkey if I have that on hand, or even ground beef.

Storage instructions

To store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to one week. While ground chicken is best for a chicken crust pizza, you can also use canned and shredded chicken. As this kind of chicken isn’t as pliable as the ground kind, you need to add 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to help bind it with the cheese.

Canned chicken– Choose chicken canned in water (NO flavorings!) and remove all excess liquid. Shredded chicken– Either shred baked chicken breast or air fryer chicken breast.

Regardless of which you choose, make sure the batter is thick and pliable. To freeze: Place the cooked and cooled pizza in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to two months. Reheating: Microwave slices of the pizza for 30-40 seconds or reheat in a preheated oven until warm.