Craving pizza on your keto journey? This Keto Crustless Chicken Pizza is the answer! This gluten-free recipe features a flavorful chicken base topped with creamy cheeses and fresh vegetables, creating a satisfying and low-carb meal.
Why This Keto Pizza Works
- Keto-Friendly: Low in carbs and high in healthy fats, perfectly aligning with the ketogenic diet.
- Gluten-Free: Ideal for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Customizable: Easily add other keto-friendly vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives for variety.
- Protein-Rich: The chicken base provides a substantial protein boost, keeping you full and energized.
- Flavorful: The combination of garlic, herbs, cheese, and fresh vegetables creates a symphony of flavors.
Essential Tools and Equipment
Before you begin, gather the following:
- Baking pan (a shallow dish works best)
- Sharp knife
- Wax paper, plastic bag, or cling film
- Flat meat mallet
Ingredients for Your Keto Masterpiece
- 1/2 chicken breast (approximately 7 oz), boneless, skinless, and trimmed of excess fat
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon spring onion, finely chopped
- 7 cherry tomatoes or 2 regular tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- Olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper
Crafting Your Crustless Pizza: Step-by-Step
1. Prepare the Chicken Base:
- Clean the chicken breast, removing any skin, bones, and excess fat.
- Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the chicken breast.
- Place each slice between two sheets of wax paper or in a plastic bag.
- Using a flat meat mallet, pound the chicken slices until they are about 1/4-inch thick, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
2. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease your baking pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Assemble the Flavor Layers:
- Arrange the pounded chicken slices in the baking pan, creating a single layer to form the pizza base
- Spread the garlic paste evenly over the chicken, rubbing it in for maximum flavor.
- Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Sprinkle the chopped onions, parsley, and spring onions over the chicken base.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes evenly over the herbs and onions.
- Spread the sour cream generously over the vegetables, creating a creamy layer.
4. Add the Cheese Layers:
- Place the brie cheese slices over the sour cream.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire dish.
5. Bake to Golden Perfection:
- Place the prepared pizza in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown
- For extra crispness, broil the pizza for 2-3 minutes at the end of the baking time, watching carefully to prevent burning
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- This Keto Crustless Pizza pairs perfectly with a fresh side salad, roasted vegetables, or a dollop of guacamole for a complete and satisfying keto meal
Keto Crustless Pizza
This easy and delicious crustless pizza is a perfect keto-friendly meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Servings: 2 Calories: 653 kcal (per serving)
Ingredients:
- ½ chicken breast (7 oz)
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon spring onion, chopped
- 7 cherry tomatoes or 2 regular tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions:
- Slice the chicken breast thinly and flatten each slice with a meat mallet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan with olive oil.
- Arrange chicken slices on the pan. Spread garlic paste over them and season with salt and pepper.
- Top the chicken with chopped onions, parsley, spring onions, and sliced tomatoes.
- Spread sour cream evenly over the toppings.
- Layer with brie cheese slices.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving – Approximate):
- Calories: 653 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 50g
- Fat: 46g
- Cholesterol: 194mg
- Sodium: 1142mg
- Potassium: 676mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 1696 IU
- Vitamin C: 25mg
- Calcium: 528mg
- Iron: 2mg