Irresistible Keto Canned Chicken Pizza Crust Recipe – Easy, Low-Carb & Delicious!

For those following a ketogenic lifestyle, pizza can often feel like a forbidden food. However, with this keto canned chicken pizza crust recipe, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying pizza without derailing your diet. This recipe offers a fantastic alternative to traditional high-carb crusts, utilizing canned chicken to create a protein-packed and flavorful base.

Why Choose Chicken Crust Pizza?

This chicken crust pizza offers numerous advantages over other keto-friendly options like fathead dough:

Low Carb: With essentially zero carbs in the crust itself, this pizza allows you to indulge without the guilt. There are a couple carbs from the egg and cheese, but other than that this crust is essentially zero carb.
High Protein: The crust is made primarily of chicken, providing a significant protein boost that helps keep you feeling full and satisfied. The crust of this pizza is essentially pure protein, making it extremely filling in comparison to the cheese and almond flour fathead dough.
Nut-Free: Unlike many keto pizza crust recipes that rely on almond flour, this chicken crust is nut-free, making it suitable for those with nut allergies or sensitivities. This chicken pizza crust is nut free, unlike a lot of the alternatives you will find on the internet.
Easy to Make: The recipe is straightforward, with simple steps and readily available ingredients. The ingredients are as simple as can be, the steps are easy to follow, and the end product is truly sensational.
Pantry-Friendly: Using canned chicken makes this recipe a convenient "pantry meal" option. It’s what I call a “Pantry Meal”.
Tastes Like Real Pizza: Many people are surprised by how much this keto pizza tastes like the real thing! This keto pizza tastes like real pizza!

Key Ingredients

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. You only need a few basic ingredients:

Canned Chicken: Opt for high-quality canned chicken without fillers like tapioca starch, rice starch, or maltodextrin. Note: When buying your chicken be sure to read the ingredients label. The cheaper, lower quality options have fillers in them like tapioca starch, rice starch and maltodextrin. Here is an example of a good canned chicken option.
Egg: An egg acts as a binder, holding the crust together.
Cheese: Shredded cheese, such as Parmesan or mozzarella, adds flavor and helps create a cohesive crust.
Seasonings: Italian blend or basil (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Making a chicken crust pizza is very straightforward, and there is a video included in this recipe post for your convenience. Here's a detailed guide to help you create the perfect keto chicken pizza:

Prepare the Chicken: Thoroughly drain the canned chicken, getting as much moisture out as possible. This is the most important step to this recipe. Spread chicken on a baking sheet lined with a silicon mat. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes to dry out the chicken. Drying out chicken doesn’t sound like the recipe for a tasty meal, but trust us! The big step here is to dry out your chicken in the oven for 5-10 minutes prior to assembling the rest of the ingredients. This gets you the crispy crust that we are so desperately pursuing.
Combine Ingredients: Once chicken is done baking for 10 minutes remove and place in a mixing bowl. Make sure the chicken is not too hot, but is warm enough to melt the cheese and allow everything to combine together into a homogeneous mixture. Add cheese and egg to the bowl with chicken and mix. Beat the egg prior to adding it in with the rest of the ingredients. You can add whatever seasonings you like to your chicken breast pizza crust, but we recommend an Italian blend or even some basil to give it that Italian touch every pizza should have. This step is fun because you can alter the seasonings and make some really crazy flavored pizzas if you want.
Shape the Crust: Increase heat of oven to 500 degrees. Pour mixture onto baking sheet lined with a silicon mat and spread thin. When working with tough to handle dough like this one, parchment paper can be your best friend. While you might be a deep dish die hard, the best way to make this keto chicken pizza crust is as thin as possible. This will get you the most pizza-like experience by crisping up the crust enough so it doesn’t get soggy when you add the toppings. I will usually flatten it as much as I can by applying pressure with a rolling pin until it looks good. Placing parchment paper on top and using a rolling pin makes this easier. Optional: With a spatula, press the edges of the crust in to create a ridge for the crust. This is beneficial is you're using toppings that may slide off (i.e. eggs).
Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes at 500 degrees Farenheit.
Add Toppings: Remove crust from oven. Add desired toppings and bake for another 6-10 minutes at 500 degrees. Toppings will dictate final cooking time.
Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.

Alternative Method

Preheat the oven to 375.
Combine all canned chicken pizza crust Ingredients In a bowl.
Mix with a spatula or clean hand.
Spread crust mixture thinly onto a baking sheet covered with a piece of parchment paper.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven. While crust bakes, prepare toppings. Meats should all be fully cooked.
Spread the crust with a layer of your favorite pizza sauce.
Bake 5-8 minutes.
Remove from oven. Add layer of cheese, toppings and another light layer of cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese Is melted.
Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Simpler Method with 3 ingredients

If you’re looking for the best keto chicken pizza crust, check out this easy one that only uses 3 ingredients. This recipe makes a small 10-inch pizza and comes in at just one carb! The best part is this simple chicken pizza crust has just three ingredients: shredded, cooked chicken breasts, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.

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I prepped this meal by first boiling some chicken on the stovetop. Then I shredded it in my Vitamix blender. This recipe is also perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken you may have in the fridge. I recommend baking this either on a silicone baking mat or on a piece of parchment paper so it doesn’t stick. This pizza can be catered to your taste by using whichever low carb toppings you’d enjoy!

Spread chicken out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pizza pan. Remove from the oven and mix the chicken in a bowl with egg and cheese. Add seasonings and mix well. Spread the chicken mixture back on the pizza pan. Place back into the oven with desired toppings and bake for another 10 minutes or until the toppings are melted. I can’t state that enough. This 3 ingredient chicken pizza crust recipe is very tasty, and I like how crispy the crust gets. It’s also a versatile idea because you can season this crust as desired and top it with lots of different variations. We topped our pizza with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and fresh basil, but a fresh pesto sauce would be very delicious on this crust, too!

Keto-Friendly Topping Ideas

Toppings mostly come down to personal preference, but you’ll be happy to know that just about every traditional pizza topping is keto friendly. The topping combinations are truly endless.

Meats: Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, cooked chicken
Cheeses: Mozzarella, cheddar, provolone
Vegetables: Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, spinach, olives
Sauces: Pesto, sugar-free pizza sauce, or simply skip the sauce

Sauce Considerations

All pizza sauce is going to have some amount of sugar just because tomatoes have naturally occurring sugars in them. The best you can do is find an option with no added sugar. Pesto sauce is actually going to be your best option when it comes to keto pizza sauce. It’s typically made with a combination of oil, nuts, cheese, herbs and spices. The carb count on pesto will always be lower than normal pizza sauce. You just want to check and make sure the pesto is made with good fats (typically olive oil) and not with harmful vegetable oils (like canola or soybean oil). You can always opt to skip the sauce.

Tips for the Perfect Chicken Crust Pizza

Dry the Chicken Thoroughly: This is crucial for achieving a crispy crust. Thoroughly drain the canned chicken, getting as much moisture out as possible.
Spread the Crust Thinly: A thin crust will crisp up better and prevent sogginess.
Use Parchment Paper: This prevents the crust from sticking to the baking sheet. When working with tough to handle dough like this one, parchment paper can be your best friend.
Experiment with Seasonings: Customize the crust with your favorite herbs and spices. This step is fun because you can alter the seasonings and make some really crazy flavored pizzas if you want.

Addressing Common Concerns

Chicken Flavor: Don't worry about the pizza tasting overwhelmingly like chicken. Another benefit is that your finished pizza doesn’t have a strong chicken flavor to it.
Ground Chicken vs. Canned Chicken: While ground chicken can be used in a pinch, canned chicken provides a better texture for the crust. Your options when it comes to chicken are ground chicken and canned chicken. This is NOT recommended, although if it’s all you have then raw ground chicken will suffice. The downside with using ground chicken or even ground turkey is that you do not get anything that remotely resembles a pizza crust. Now you may not even be aware that canned chicken exists, but don’t be scared off! Canned chicken absolutely makes the best chicken crust pizza.

Why This Recipe Stands Out

What makes this pizza different from all the other keto pizza out there? It’s made with canned chicken which is easy to always have on hand. The ease of preparation and the readily available ingredients make this recipe a winner for busy individuals or anyone seeking a quick and satisfying keto meal.

Storage Instructions

How long does this low carb chicken pizza crust last in the fridge? Three days!

Variations and Customizations

Different Cheeses: Experiment with different cheese blends in the crust and as toppings.
Spicy Crust: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the crust mixture.
Herbaceous Crust: Incorporate fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme into the crust.
Individual Pizzas: Could I cut this in half and make 2 different pizzas? Yes! This is a great idea and you will get more delicious little brown bit edges.

The KetoConnect Story

Matt is a former college basketball player turned computer engineer who discovered his passion for health and nutrition after cutting sugar from his diet in 2016. That year he founded KetoConnect with Megha in order to share their ketogenic lifestyle through recipes, videos, and educational content.

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