Ingredients
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For the Pizza Crust:
- 1 whole wheat pizza crust (store-bought pizza dough or homemade dough) (can substitute cauliflower pizza crust for keto pizza)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce, or one whole tomato, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breast (can substitute leftover chicken or any other chicken mixture)
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (can substitute fresh mozzarella cheese)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust instructions or to 400°F (200°C) if you’re using homemade or store-bought whole wheat pizza crust.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the Toppings: Season the cooked and shredded chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Prepare the Crust: If using a store-bought crust, follow the package instructions for pre-baking or preparing the crust. If using homemade dough, roll out the dough with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Brush the olive oil over the surface of the pizza crust to prevent it from getting too soggy.
- Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Distribute the cooked and shredded chicken evenly over the sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake according to the pizza crust instructions or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Finish and Serve:
- Once the pizza is out of the oven, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Scatter torn fresh basil leaves over the pizza.
- If desired, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Slice and Enjoy: Allow the pizza enough time to cool slightly before slicing it into desired portions. Serve it warm and store in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container.