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Sliced chicken pizza crust holding toppings on a wooden board

🍕 Can Chicken Pizza Crust Recipe

This can chicken pizza crust recipe is a high-protein, low-carb, and gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza dough. Made with canned chicken, cheese, and simple seasonings, this crust bakes up firm and crispy—perfect for keto and healthy pizza nights in the USA.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large can (12.5 oz) canned chicken, fully drained
  • 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Drain the Chicken Properly

    Open the can of chicken and drain all liquid. Place the chicken on paper towels and press firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
    Draining canned chicken with paper towels to remove excess moisture for chicken pizza crust

  2. Mix the Crust Ingredients

    Add the drained chicken to a large bowl. Mix in mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt.Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
    Mixing canned chicken, cheese, egg, and seasonings for low carb chicken pizza crust

  3. Shape the Pizza Crust

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the chicken mixture onto the parchment and spread it into a round pizza shape about ¼-inch thick.Make sure the thickness is even for uniform baking.
    Shaping chicken pizza crust mixture into a round crust on parchment paper

  4. Bake the Chicken Crust

    Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).Bake the crust for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center feels firm.
    Pre-baking chicken pizza crust until golden and firm in the oven

  5. Add Toppings & Finish Baking

    Remove the crust from the oven. Add pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite low-carb toppings.Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    Adding pizza sauce and cheese to pre-baked chicken pizza crust

  6. Rest & Serve

    Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the crust firm up and hold toppings better.
    Sliced chicken pizza crust holding toppings on a wooden board

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Notes

Sliced chicken pizza crust holding toppings on a wooden board
Let the pizza rest before slicing so the chicken crust stays firm and holds together.

Can Chicken Pizza Crust Recipe

  • Drain the canned chicken extremely well. Removing excess moisture is the key to a firm and crispy crust.
  • Use low-moisture mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella releases water and can make the crust soggy.
  • Spread the crust evenly about ¼-inch thick to ensure even baking.
  • Always pre-bake the crust before adding toppings to prevent it from falling apart.
  • Keep toppings light and low-moisture for best results.
  • Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing so the crust can set properly.
  • This crust can be made ahead, refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen (without toppings) for up to 2 months.
  • For air fryer cooking, bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, checking halfway.
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