High-Protein Chicken Crust Pizza with Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe
This High-Protein Chicken Crust Pizza with Creamy Tomato Sauce is everything you want—crispy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying—while still supporting your fitness goals. It’s the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition.
Ingredients
Chicken Crust
- 400 g ground chicken lean
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Creamy Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup tomato sauce unsweetened
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat or low-fat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Toppings
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 –12 slices turkey or beef pepperoni
- ¼ cup sliced olives
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ tsp chili flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray or pizza pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing until everything is evenly incorporated without overworking the mixture.
- Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared tray and use a spatula or your hands to spread it into a thin, even crust shape, ensuring there are no thick areas that may remain undercooked.
- Place the crust into the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until it becomes firm and slightly golden around the edges.
- While the crust is baking, heat olive oil in a small pan and sauté minced garlic briefly until fragrant, then add tomato sauce and Greek yogurt, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the partially baked crust from the oven and spread the prepared creamy tomato sauce evenly across the surface.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by your chosen toppings such as turkey or beef pepperoni, pepperoncini peppers, and olives.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow the structure to set properly.
- Slice into portions and serve warm for the best texture and flavor.