Description
Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza is a high-protein, low-carb twist on pizza night. A crispy, cheesy chicken crust is topped with fresh romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and savory chicken for the perfect hot-and-cold bite. It’s fresh, filling, and surprisingly easy to make for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Crust:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the Caesar Salad Topping:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken pieces, seasoned and crisped or chicken bacon bits (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a flat 10–12 inch round crust on the prepared baking sheet. Make it even in thickness.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- While the crust bakes, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Remove crust from oven and let cool for 3–5 minutes to firm up.
- Top evenly with Caesar salad mixture.
- Add crispy chicken pieces or chicken bacon bits if using.
- Finish with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the crust cool slightly before topping to prevent sogginess.
- For extra crispiness, flip the crust and bake 3–5 additional minutes.
- Store crust and salad separately if saving leftovers.
- Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch and flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (¼ pizza)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg