Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional pizza, packed with high protein from chicken and topped with flavorful cheeses.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 whole wheat pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- Substitute the whole wheat crust with a cauliflower crust for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: High-Protein Chicken Parm Pizza