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You know I love anything pizza, right? And because I know many of my readers do too, I have new one to add to your arsenal – a keto chicken crust pizza recipe! This low carb chicken pizza crust has only FOUR ingredients (plus salt), and is one of the easiest things you can make.
Making a chicken crust pizza keto is very straightforward, because all the ingredients are naturally low carb. No need for any special ingredients or low carb flours.
And, even though it might sound a little too “meaty” at first, it actually works very well. Especially if you top it with some veggies and the most delicious alfredo sauce ever. 😉
What Is Chicken Crust Pizza?
Keto chicken crust pizza is just what it sounds like – a pizza where the crust is made out of chicken.
It seems a little strange if you haven’t heard of it before. How can those two things go together? Actually, they do.
So, what does chicken crust pizza taste like? Let’s get this important fact out of the way. Surprise, it tastes like chicken!
Please, please don’t expect this low carb chicken pizza crust to taste like a bread crust, because you’ll be disappointed! If you want a keto pizza crust that tastes like wheat pizza crust, stick with fathead pizza crust instead.
But if you love chicken as much as I do, and you enjoy the experience of eating pizza, then this keto chicken crust pizza recipe is for you! It makes a nice change of pace among other low carb pizza recipes.
And, one of the benefits of chicken pizza crust is that it’s super filling – I’d say even more filling than fathead pizza! Since it’s almost all protein and fat, a little goes a long way. It’s also good for those trying to avoid or reduce low carb flours, which can sometimes cause a weight loss stall if used in excess.
What Kind Of Chicken Can You Use?
There are three main ways to make chicken crust pizza:
- Chicken crust pizza with shredded chicken
- Chicken crust pizza with ground chicken
- Chicken crust pizza with canned chicken
So, which one should you choose?
This keto chicken crust pizza recipe uses shredded chicken, because it’s the most delicious in my opinion.
You can either make your own Instant Pot shredded chicken (which is the fastest, easiest way to make it!) or you can simply buy rotisserie chicken.
If you want to substitute ground chicken or canned chicken, you can! Use either 1 lb raw ground chicken or 3/4 lb pre-cooked canned chicken.
If using ground chicken, the cook time will be closer to the 20 minute mark (versus the 15-20 minutes range).
To use canned chicken, make sure to drain and dry well before mixing with the other ingredients.
Keto Chicken Crust Pizza Nutrition
Of course, macros for chicken crust pizza will vary depending on what you put in it.
With the toppings, each slice of this particular low carb chicken crust pizza recipe has:
- 220 calories
- 14.5 grams fat
- 2.5 grams carbs
- 19 grams protein
The serving size on the recipe card is 2 slices.
The nutrition info includes the toppings, so will vary a bit if you put something different on it. And without the toppings, each slice has less than 1 gram of net carbs!
Tips For How To Make Chicken Crust Pizza
Making chicken crust pizza from scratch is actually super simple. Still, here are a few tips to make it the best it can be:
Make sure the “dough” is the right consistency.
Okay, so the “dough” in chicken crust pizza is not really dough. There is no flour – not even low carb flour – so it’s not exactly dough.
But whatever you want to call it, it needs the right consistency. The consistency can vary depending on how dry your chicken is, the size of your eggs, and even the Parmesan you use.
The mixture should be fairly dense and dry, but able to be pressed together. If the mixture is too dry, you can add more egg. If it’s too wet, add more Parmesan. Check the video below to get a better idea of how it should look.
Spread the crust thinly.
Keto chicken pizza crust works best when it’s thin. Spread it to about 1/4 inch thickness to make sure it cooks through. Here is what it looks like before baking:
Use a pizza stone if you can.
I recommend this with all my pizza recipes, but especially ones made veggies (like cauliflower pizza crust and zucchini pizza crust) and now this chicken one. The pizza stone really helps get a good texture for the pizza.
If you use a pizza stone, you’ll also need a pizza peel to get the pizza on and off of it.
Use parchment paper.
Whether you use a pizza stone or not, you’ll need parchment paper. Chicken pizza crust sticks very easily, so this is a must.
Let the chicken pizza crust rest.
Resist the urge to pile on the toppings immediately! Letting the crust rest for about 10 minutes first will let the cheese solidify and form a seal, which means the crust will stay sturdy without absorbing the sauce on top.
Here is what it looks like after baking, before adding toppings:
After you let it rest, you can add the sauce and toppings, and return to the oven until hot.
Toppings For Low Carb Chicken Pizza Crust
Feel free to use virtually any toppings you like! However, keep in mind that, because the crust tastes like chicken, you want toppings that go well with chicken.
Fortunately, there’s plenty that goes with chicken! You can certainly do traditional marinara, pepperoni and cheese if you’d like. Or sausage. Or veggies.
Personally, I love a white pizza. Since white pizza often has chicken on top of it anyway, I think it pairs beautifully with the low carb chicken pizza crust. Otherwise, you can use all the same toppings.
So, for this keto chicken crust pizza recipe, I skipped the chicken on top and added homemade alfredo sauce, spinach, red onions, and mozzarella.
Can You Freeze Chicken Crust Pizza?
Yes, you can! Simply pre-bake the keto chicken pizza crust, wrap it tightly, and freeze on a flat surface. One solid, you can move it anywhere in the freezer.
To make the pizza, don’t thaw the crust first. Simply unwrap, add sauce and toppings, and place into the oven until hot.
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Low Carb Keto Chicken Crust Pizza Recipe
A low carb keto chicken crust pizza recipe with just 4 ingredients! Top it with creamy alfredo sauce, spinach, onions and mozzarella for a delicious and simple low carb dinner.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a pizza peel with parchment paper.
Stir together the shredded chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and sea salt.
Whisk the eggs lightly, then add in. Mix well.
Spread the chicken crust pizza "dough" onto the parchment paper on the pizza peel, as thinly as possible (about 1/4 in thick). Slide the parchment paper onto a pizza stone.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until firm and golden on the edges.
Let the crust rest for 10 minutes, which helps "seal" it.
Add sauce and toppings. Return to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. If desired, place under a broiler for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese more.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 2 slices (assuming pizza is cut into 8 slices) - equivalent to 1/4 of the entire pizza
- Recipe makes a 10-inch pizza.
- You can get the homemade keto alfredo sauce recipe here.
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98 Comments
Rosalyn
Hello! I love the keto diet. I started about eight months ago. The only thing that keeps bothering me is the amount of food. Sometimes I found it ridiculous. For example: 1/4 of this chicken pizza crust pizza, have 5g net carbs, So, if I wanted to it the whole pizza, I will going to eat all the carbs that keto approved in a day. A 10 in pizza is to small to just take a 1/4 or a half of it . I will eat the whole thing. Is that a bad thing to do?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Rosalyn, I understand your feelings on this issue. Comfort foods like this recipe help to make keto sustainable and easier to follow for the long term. While it is great to be able to have these options available to us, we still need to remember to not overindulge. This may mean planning other low carb or zero carb foods into the rest of your day, so you can enjoy a few slices of pizza at dinner time. Alternatively, you can serve something else alongside your serving of pizza, so you will have eaten enough to satisfy you. It’s about finding the balance between enjoying the foods you want and feeding your body the things it needs. If you are struggling to hit your net carbs per day goal, then you may want to check out My Easy Keto Meal Plan App, where all of that can be calculated for you. Best wishes!
Camille M Kaschafsky
It was so good! I know I should have only eaten one slice, but I couldn’t help myself! I ate 2 tonight for dinner and I am planning on taking the rest for lunch tomorrow.
Rose
I have a quick question….after you let the pizza crust ‘rest’, do you put it back on the pizza stone with or without parchment paper after adding toppings?
Thank you for this great recipe, by the way!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Rose, Bake it on the parchment paper once you add the toppings.
Sharon
It was good. Since I didn’t have alfredo sauce, I used pesto sauce instead. Also added some fresh basil leaves with the spinach leaves. Your March 2019 comment said to preheat the stone, which I did. Should this be added to Step 1 of the recipe?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sharon, If you are using a stone, then yes, it should go in the oven to preheat first.
Tara Osborn
This is awesome! Prepared per the instructions with a tad more mozzarella. Thanks!
Leanne Walker
this was delicious
Ketosthekey
Super easy, delicious way to make low carb pizza crust without a ton of cheese. I’ve made this a few times now, and have consistent results. It’s really easy to be creative with toppings, yet have a crust with just enough flavor, to compliment any combo.
Michelle
Thank you for the recipe! I found buffalo pizza sauce which was a perfect fit!
Wendy
Hi there, I discovered the Keto Lifestyle in January 2018, I find it a little difficult at times because I do miss my favorite foods like Pizza and Croissants, and a few others, however, I just have to let you know that I really enjoy your simple recipes and I will be trying the Chicken Pizza this weekend.
Morgan
Hi there, I’m so excited to try this recipe! This is probably a dumb question, but if I use ground chicken do I have to cook it before mixing in the “dough” ingredients?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Morgan, If you are using ground chicken, there’s no need to cook it ahead of time. It will take a bit longer in the oven though, start checking it at 20 minutes for doneness.
tabiya
DELICIOUS!!!
I used canned chicken so it’s moist no matter how much I drain it.
so one thing I found helpful, is to season the chicken and spread it out on a pan first, then put it in the oven for about 15 mins to dry it out completely, then finish the recipe. This was delicious!!! Thank you for satisfying my pizza craving.
PETRINA PRIYA
Hands down the best keto pizza! I loved this more than the fathead pizza. I added a lil marinara sauce to the Alfredo sause and it made the taste even better! Thanks a ton for sharing this amazing recipe!
Carole
I used 1# ground chicken. While everything came out ok, I’m thinking, a great herb mixture in the ‘crust’ might have given it more flavor. I also used fresh grated Parmesan cheese. The taste was rather flat. I’ll try it with the rotisserie chicken next time to see if that’s the difference.
Andrea
is the “cooked chicken” baked or boiled?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Andrea, You can cook the chicken however you prefer. Other options include canned chicken or ground chicken.
Colleen Larsen
How do I know how much shredded chicken is a pound if I’m shredding it myself from a rotisserie chicken?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Colleen, You could weight your chicken with a food scale. If you do not have a food scale on hand, you can measure out approximately 2 cups.
Franky Carbonell
On point!!! And mic drop!!! The kids devoured it. We made two:cheese and meat lovers. Thank you for sharing, entered into the family cook book today
Shari
Once you spend about 5 minutes getting through the ads and then scrolling to find the recipe, it’s amazing! Love this crust.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Shari, Thanks for your input! The ads are used to keep the website running and allows me to continue to provide my recipes to readers at no cost.
tawni carranza
And she has a “Jump to Recipe” button at the top. Just sayin. Haha
Jeff Bradley
I used sf bbq sauce, oregano, sliced red onions, bacon, banana pepper rings and smoked gouda for the best bbq chicken pizza ever!
Lo
This was actually really good, perfect low carb meal.
Robin
My whole family LOVES this recipe. We love all your recipes, but we’ve come back to this one time and time again. I did not care for the texture of shredded chicken, so I started using sous vide chicken breasts (150 degrees for 1 hour, slightly underdone so the chicken doesn’t dry out when baked into a crust) and I put all the ingredients into my Cuisinart and beat into more of a smooth pulp. Then I press it into a flat layer on an oiled aluminum pizza pan (baking on a parchment sheet worked for me to as I don’t have a stone). Comes out perfect every time! The thinner the better in my opinion and make sure you follow the instructions and let it rest for 10 minutes before topping!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Next I am going to try using the same recipe and make a full cookie sheet of it, cut it into strips while it is still warm and not hardened, and attempt to use this as a tortilla for enchiladas verde or maybe even a shell for chicken and spinach manicotti. I’m excited about the possibilities!
Debra
My daughter and I made this chicken crust. It was awesome. We topped it the ranch dressing, red onion, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fresh basil, bacon bits, and mozzerella cheese. It was the bomb! Thank you for the recipe.
Kim
I am a complete recipe snob. I research, read reviews and put in massive amounts of time before cooking. I always tweak a few things based on reviews. I flew out on a limb today and saw this recipe, just started keto and thought “why not?” I don’t regret it! The recipe is absolutely fantastic as written! I added bacon but definitely not needed! I can’t wait to try more of your low carb recipes! ❤️ Thank you! ❤️
Suzanne King
My 2.1 pounds of frozen chicken breasts were still frozen together at the end of five minutes. I did a 10 minute NR also and still not done . I didn’t think that frozen chicken breast would take the same time as fresh but you didn’t differentiate between cooking times for one or the other so I gave it a try at what you recommended..
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Suzanne, Frozen chicken will take longer to cook. For individually frozen breasts, you can add an additional 5 minutes to the cook time. If chicken pieces are frozen together it will take quite a bit longer to cook.
Carla
Can you use canned chicken?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Carla, I think that would work. Be sure to drain off all the liquid before using.
Keith
This is our go to pizza crust we absolutely love it thank you for all great recipes. Keto, no sugar or processed food has been great for health and weight loss, I have lost 105 pounds over a 2 year period.
One note try to keep crust to 1/4 inch as suggested.
Jeremy Moody
This is a game changer!! Made this last night and it was amazing! Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe!
Melissa Glidden
I’d like to try this. Been doing keto and loving it but miss pizza. This gets fabulous reviews, but my question is does it taste eggy? Im not a fan of eggs so if i can taste them i won’t like it. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Melissa, No, I don’t think it takes eggy. It tastes like chicken and you can taste the cheese, but not really the egg.
Taj
I feel guilty eating this, its so good it should be a crime!
Diantha Bradley
Thank you, I loved the recipe. I put it in the food processor and made it a smoother consistency. I took 2 tablespoons size piles and put a plastic bag on my hand to pat it down real thin. It made great little taco shells. I can’t wait to see how it makes mini pizzas!
Kelleigh
This is legit amazing! Thank you so much for an incredible low carb pizza alternative
Sarah
This is a great recipe. I opted to make three individual round crusts. After I baked them, I put them on my griddle to make them nice and toasty. Flipped them like a pancake. 400 degrees, 5 minutes each side. This made a big difference so the crust wasn’t too soft or soggy. Yummy easy recipe 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much for sharing your method, Sarah. Great idea!
Brady
Wow!
After going low-carb I never thought I would eat pizza again. Until now that is.
Well done and I have to say your recipes are great. Simple and not too many ingredients which is a big plus.
Thank you.
Lynn Miani
Made this pizza last night! My whole family loved it! I’ll never eat regular pizza again!
Jodi Dill
Why does it say 2.5 carbs up top but below the recipe it says 5 carbs?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jodi, The numbers in the post show the nutrition info per slice. A serving is 2 slices, so that’s what is shown on the recipe card.
Michelle
Does this crust get crispy?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Michelle, Yes, it does crisp up a bit, though not as much as a wheat crust.
Kim
What can we do to make the crust crispy and not soggy?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Kim, try “finishing” it on the bottom in a hot skillet.
Mary Ellen
This crust is so awesome and easy! I made a chicken bacon ranch pizza by using ranch dressing for the sauce then topped it with mozzarella cheese and bacon. After baking I topped it with green onions and tomatoes-so good!
Kristy
Do you cook the shredded chicken first then add eggs and items then cook 20 minutes?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Kristy, you’ll want to start this recipe with shredded chicken that has already been cooked. The eggs get added to the cooked chicken before baking in the oven again. Check the recipe video above for guidance!
Sarah
This was delicious! Wondering about WW points?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Sarah, I don’t calculate Weight Watchers points on my site. You’re welcome to use any points calculator you see fit.
MamaBear
OMG, even my son who was scoffing at the idea of “chicken ctust” actually asked for more and for me to make it again next time. Thank you for sharing such great recipe!
Robin Dinsmore
May I still use a red sauce instead of the alfredo sauce? Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Robin, Yes, you can!
Noelia G.
Hi, instead of parmesan cheese could I use Fiesta ir mozzarella cheese? If so, same amount you think? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Noelia, I haven’t tried that so can’t say for sure, but it would probably be fine. Let me know how it goes!
María Elena
Hi! Can I use a regular pizza pan?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Maria, Yes, you can, but you still need parchment paper. Texture turns out better with the pizza stone, though.
Louise
Hi. I like cold pizza – does this work to have cold with salad for an easy lunch at work? Thanka.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Louise, Yes, definitely!
Jessica Killion
Hi! I’m looking forward to trying this! I was just wondering, if I choose to use ground chicken, do I cook it first? All the other chicken options are cooked already, so I wasn’t sure. Thanks for your help.
Wholesome Yum L
Hi Jessica, you would make the “dough” with the raw ground chicken and cook it that way just like the pre-cooked chicken. The ground chicken has added time listed in the blog post to account for it not being pre-cooked.
Jody Hagedorn
Anybody tried this on the grill? If so, suggestions?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jody, I haven’t tried that. I think you can finish cooking it on the grill if you pre-bake the crust first.
Connie
Why can I not use the print option, It just shows the title and the categories, no ingredients, love to see this fixed.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Connie, Just click the Print button on the recipe card above to see the printer friendly version, including ingredients.
Gayle
This was really good. Will add this into my meal rotation, as even my carb eating family loved it. I actually transferred the cooked crust to a heated pizza stone, then added my toppings. Once cooked, I let it cool 10 minutes and I was able to hold a slice…depending on toppings and moisture content you may need a fork.
Paula
A friend made pizza crust with chicken that was so tasty, I went in search of a recipe and found your’s. I made it last night and my family thought it was terrific. I had a few pieces leftover, and it was equally tasty reheated.
I chose different toppings. On half the pizza, I used marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, and mushrooms, and on the other half, barbecue sauce, fresh mozzarella, chicken & apple sausage, and red onion.
Thank you for creating this delicious recipe.
Kristen
If using a pizza stone, do you pre heat the stone in the oven?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kristen, Yes, preheat it. The recipe itself works fine if you don’t, but usually the pizza stone manufacturers recommend doing so.
Daniella
This was delicious! A keeper for sure. My husband was so surprised when I told him the crust was made from chicken. I used canned chicken, which made it so convenient and easy!
Danielle Keyes
This was lovely! I’m still not sure about not having carbs I love them so much lol, but this is pretty good! I changed up a few things but thank you, much better than cauliflower crust!
Traci
Just made this tonight. So good!! I’m already sharing the recipe. Thank you!
Amy
Will this crust work with Vegan Parmesan?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Amy, I haven’t tried that, but I think it should. Let me know how it works out if you give it a go!
Nancy
What is a pizza peel? It’s in step 1 of the directions.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
A pizza peel is used to transfer the pizza on and off the pizza stone. You can get one here.
Bekah
This was AH-MAZING! My husband and I usually make fathead dough for our pizza, but I don’t think we’ll go back after experiencing this pizza! Bravo, lady!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you and your husband liked it, Bekah! Thank you!
Paula Saloun
Can I cook just the chicken crust and freeze it, then pull it out the day I need it and add toppings/cook?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Paula, Yes, absolutely!
Denise Mosby
You are Amazing, I love your recipes. Thank you so much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Denise!
Dorothy Tabone
Just made this and it is soooo good.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yay, thank you so much, Dorothy!
Jeannie
I signed up for your free recipes and I cannot get any farther than the 14 pages. I tried to find chicken pizza and it sent me back to log in again. Your site is too confusing and hard to use.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jeannie, Sorry you’re having issues with the site. Not sure what you mean as the chicken crust pizza recipe is right on this page where you left the comment. Please contact me using the form here and I’d be happy to help.
Joanna
Hello, did you use chicken breast or thighs for the crust? TIA
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Joanna, I used chicken breast, but you can use either!
Di
Awesome Love it !! 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Di!
Florence Spratt
HI, Maya! Can I use turkey instead of chicken (shredded or canned)? I have not made this yet, but wonder if I can use the turkey I just cooked?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Florence, Yes, you definitely can! I bet it’ll be a great idea for leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, too.