Description
This canned chicken pizza crust recipe is a quick and delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza dough. Combining canned chicken with cheese, almond flour, and spices, it creates a flavorful, high-protein crust that bakes up golden and crispy. Perfect for a gluten-free meal, this crust serves as an ideal base for your favorite pizza toppings and is ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 can of chicken (12.5 oz), drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the crust.
- Prepare the chicken: Drain the canned chicken thoroughly and place it into a mixing bowl.
- Add ingredients: To the bowl with chicken, add shredded mozzarella cheese, almond flour, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix the crust: Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined into a uniform mixture.
- Shape the crust: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly over it, shaping it into the desired crust size and thickness.
- Bake the crust: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and firm.
- Add toppings: Remove the crust from the oven and top it with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Final bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the canned chicken well to avoid a soggy crust.
- You can customize the Italian seasoning with dried basil, oregano, or chili flakes if desired.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free thanks to the almond flour crust.
- Let the crust cool slightly before adding toppings if you want a firmer base.
