Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Print View)

A flavorful, low-carb pizza featuring a broccoli and chicken-based crust topped with colorful vegetables and cheese—perfect healthy twist on a classic favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Crust

01 - 2 cups cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
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 and basil
18 - Optional: chili flakes and fresh basil leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the 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 evenly over the toppings.
08 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chili flakes and/or fresh basil if desired.
10 - Slice the pizza into wedges and serve warm.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • You get all the comfort of pizza without the heavy carb crash that usually follows
  • The crust holds up beautifully, no soggy middle or floppy slices here
  • Even vegetable skeptics ask for seconds when they taste this
02 -
  • Squeeze as much moisture as possible from your cooked broccoli before mixing, or the crust will never crisp up properly
  • The crust must be completely golden and firm before adding toppings, otherwise it will collapse under the weight
  • Letting the pizza rest for at least 5 minutes after baking is the difference between clean slices and a messy slide
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it creates an exceptionally crispy bottom crust
  • Brush the very edge of the crust with olive oil before the first bake for extra golden crunch
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