Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Printer-Friendly)

A flavorful low-carb pizza with a broccoli and chicken crust topped with colorful vegetables and cheese.

# What You Need:

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# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - Combine chopped broccoli, shredded chicken, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until a sticky, uniform dough forms.
03 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Shape into a 12-inch round or oval crust approximately 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 mozzarella cheese across the sauce. Layer onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach evenly over the cheese.
07 - Sprinkle dried Italian herbs evenly across the topped pizza.
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 and allow to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chili flakes and fresh basil if desired.
10 - Slice the pizza into wedges and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • You get to eat pizza while sneaking in two servings of vegetables
  • The crust texture is surprisingly crispy and substantial, nothing like mushy cauliflower attempts
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  • Squeeze as much water as possible from the broccoli after chopping, excess moisture is the enemy of crispy crust
  • The crust must be fully golden and firm in the first bake before adding toppings or it will collapse under the weight
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  • Use a food processor to chop the broccoli into tiny, rice-sized pieces for the smoothest texture
  • Let the baked crust cool for 5 minutes before adding toppings, it becomes more firm and easier to handle
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