Protein-Packed Chicken Crust Pizza | Low-Carb, Keto & Carnivore-Friendly Recipe!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining texture.

pizza sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can be healthier and cheaper.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Ground turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a mixer, combine shredded chicken and one egg, checking for dough-like consistency.

Add a second egg if the mixture is too dry.

Spread the chicken mixture between two parchment-lined baking sheets and roll out to desired thickness.

Shape the crust into a heart for Valentine's Day.

Bake the crust for 20 minutes, checking for moisture and doneness.

While the crust is cooling, sauté mushrooms with a little water and olive oil.

Shred mozzarella cheese for topping.

Spread marinara sauce on the cooled crust.

Add toppings like pepperoni and mushrooms, and sprinkle with dried basil.

Return the pizza to the oven until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.

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