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by Diane
Buy our air fryer e-cookbooks today We’ve made this keto chicken crust pizza so many times because we’re obsessed with it. The low carb pizza crust is made with shredded chicken and it’s so good! Wow, you don’t even miss the “bread” of the crust because the chicken cooked crispy and has a nice texture to it.
Chicken Crust Pizza that’s Low Carb & Keto
That’s right, it’s a low carb keto pizza that’s super simple to make. It easily satisfies our cravings for pizza without all the starch. This protein-based pizza crust is perfect for the keto-friendly diet. What if you’re not on the keto diet? That’s why we love it so much is that using shredded chicken breast has less fat too. That way, it balances out with the fat of the cheese and other toppings.
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Best chicken for the pizza crust?
There’s so many different options for cooked chicken. Quickest way is using pre-cooked chicken or you can use roast chicken. Using pre-cooked chicken breast bought at the store or canned chicken breast works well. They’re already cooked, so the crust will have a better bite and chew. Some canned chicken is very salty, so don’t add additional salt when making the crust.
How to Make Low Carb Chicken Pizza Crust (Keto)
- It’s important to make sure the chicken is finely shredded. This will create more of a tight weave for the crust and it’ll hold together better. Use a fork to shred the chicken as fine as possible.
- If you want to make the chicken crust a little crisper, you can cook it for about 3-5 more minutes in the oven first. But make sure to not cook it too long or you’ll have a dry chicken jerky crust.
- Add your favorite sauces and you can mix it up. If you like classic marinara, that’s the most popular. But using a white alfredo sauce base or basil pesto as a base is a nice option too.
- There’s so many different topping ideas to choose from: pepperoni, veggies and ham are delicious ideas. If you want a meat lovers pizza, add some cooked sausage or bacon.
- if using sausage or bacon, make sure it’s pre-cooked.
- Read the full recipe write up in the recipe box below.
Low Carb Chicken Crust Pizzas
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 45 minutes mins
If you’re adding veggies as toppings, lightly coat them with oil so that they can bake better. Season the veggies first too for more flavor during the baking. Read the online recipe write up tips and view the helpful step by step pictures.
It is better to have the chicken finely shredded instead of a large chunky shreds. The crust will hold together more firmly and will be less likely to break apart.
Makes one 10-inch/25-cm pizza. Nutrition based on crust, pizza sauce, & cheese.
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Ingredients
Chicken Crusts
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) packed cooked shredded chicken (about 1/2 lb.-227g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) fresh cracked black pepper
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) pizza sauce , sugar-free bbq sauce, or alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup (57 g) cheese (shredded mozzarella, blue cheese, feta or parmesan)
Optional Toppings
- sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, veggies
- pepperoni, bacon bits, sausage
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly oil the parchment paper evenly where the chicken will lay.
In bowl whisk the eggs. Add the shredded chicken, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Layer the chicken mixture on the oiled parchment paper into a round or square shape. Pat and press the chicken together making sure there’s no air between the chicken. Flatten and shape the crust, about 1/4-inch (6mm) thin.
Bake the chicken crust at 425°F/220°C for about 15-20 minutes or until it start to crisp, golden and firm. Then allow the crust to cool for about 5-10 minutes so it can become a little more firm.
Add your favorite sauce and toppings and return the pizza to the oven. Bake for about another 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and toppings are cooked.
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 164mg, Sodium: 750mg, Potassium: 236mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 509IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 264mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 231
Can you Freeze Chicken Pizza Crust?
Yes, you can freeze the pizza crust after it’s fully cooled. To cook again, thaw the crust. Pre-Heat your oven to 400°F. Lightly brush or spray oil on the thawed chicken crust. Bake the crust for about 3-5 minutes, then add your sauce and toppings. Bake the pizza for about 5 minutes OR until the sauce and toppings to cooked to your liking.
Make Homemade Low Carb Tomato Sauce
Here’s a great low carb tomato sauce recipe that’s keto friendly. There’s no added sugar and way cheaper than buying other bottled brands. Best of all, you can customize the sauce flavor to your preferred liking. Spices make all the difference and you’ll love making ithomemade. It’s perfect for this low carb chicken crust pizza recipe! Enjoy!
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Lucy — Reply
This is absolutely delicious! What a great pizza for my diet! -
Ellie — Reply
This was really easy to make and to our surprise, the crust was really good! I love the fact that it’s low carb and loaded with flavor! -
Kaelyn — Reply
This recipe really satisfied my craving for pizza during my diet. Thanks a bunch for the recipe. -
Tia Acevedo — Reply
Good, I made it with organic rotisserie chicken fresh garlic and Violife vegin cheese and topped it with sliced organic tomatoes, spinach, onions, mushrooms and more Violife cheese. -
Mala — Reply
This pizza was packed with flavor that I really didn’t miss having the carbs at all. Thanks for the recipe. -
Charlotte — Reply
I have now made this 3 times, and I LOVE it! We had it twice made with canned chicken and once with leftover turkey meat (keep this in mind after Thanksgiving)! I omitted salt both times. It is great with many different toppings, with or without sauce, and hot or cold. Thank you so much for giving us pizza again! I’m thawing a crust right now to make for my husband’s birthday pizza (and hoping we still have power when the hurricane rolls through – but if not, we’ll eat it cold)!-
Diane — Reply
Thanks Charlotte! So glad you enjoy the recipe. And hope you’re staying safe. Hugs.
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Emma — Reply
This was SO good. Saving for later use. Thank you! -
Jess — Reply
omg I love this pizza recipe so much. I will go for chicken crust over the regular stuff. thanks for the recipe. -
Natalie Rose Wilby — Reply
Turned out perfectly. I used a homemade sugar free bbq sauce. It was my first time making a chicken crust pizza and the directions were simple and straightforward. Tasted delicious. -
Sal — Reply
Love this recipe. I did put canned chicken in oven for a few minutes first to dry the chicken out. great crust that held together. -
Aimee — Reply
This was a great recipe! I used to make chicken crust pizza all the time and then forgot about it. I made this last night and my husband and I both agreed it was much better than cauli-crust. Also, thanks for the tip about oiling and seasoning the veggies first. I have never heard about doing that and it made it extra awesome! -
Gi — Reply
What a great recipe! It turned out delicious! A little bit too salty for us, so I’m definitely doing it without the salt next time, but it’s an amazing option when you are craving pizza.-
Diane — Reply
Hi Gi, that’s great you enjoyed the recipe and definitely customize the salt to your personal taste. Thanks for sharing!
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Paige — Reply
Really great flavor from the chicken crust and I love the crispiness of it as well. Awesome recipe overall. -
Janice Huwe — Reply
Just made this and it turned out great! Perfect way to use up my Sam’s club rotisserie chicken, and I get to have pizza without blowing up my carbs number. I’m going to premake some of these pizza crusts and freeze them so I can have easy pizza dinner! Wish I could show you a picture!-
Diane — Reply
Thanks Janice! Pre-making the crusts sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
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