Here’s a high-protein, low-carb alternative to your traditional pizza crust that tastes delicious and is only 1 SP a slice! Most of us Weight Watchers know how good that 2 ingredient dough can be (I’m dreaming of my Thai Chicken Pizza right now). However, I was trying to avoid carbs as much as possible during the month of July, so I just vowed to give up pizza all together for a while. I’ve tried making cauliflower and zucchini crusts before, but they never turn out well for me and usually require adding some sort of flour anyway. Any store bought ones I’ve tried are super expensive and now very points friendly.
Good thing Jeff is obsessed with bodybuilding.com and Kevin Alexander’s awesome low-carb recipes. When he saw this recipe, I knew I could alter it to make it WW-friendly, mainly by just changing some of the measurements. Most of the credit goes to Kevin!
Here are some disclaimers before you put this on your menu:
- The points are BEFORE adding whatever toppings you like. Make sure you measure and track the cheese and meats that you add on top, adding that to your points breakdown per slice.
- Even though this is 1 SP per slice on the Freestyle system, keep in mind that the entire pizza is made of 1.5 pounds of meat. Yes, you could eat the entire 12-inch crust for 8 SP, but you shouldn’t consume that many calories in a single sitting.
- That being said, this is ALL protein, so it’s very hard to overeat the crust given how filling it is! Each serving includes 22 grams of protein; I find myself getting full after just 2 slices when accompanied with a side salad. (I’ve eaten up to 3 pieces at once–hey, to me, it’s better than consuming that many carbs in a single meal.)
Chicken Pizza Crust
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken breast (if you can't find ground breast at your grocery store, buy whole breasts, chop them into pieces, and pulse them in a food processor until finely ground
- 3 ounces part skim or light mozzarella cheese (points won't change)
- 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Spray a 14-inch, nonstick pizza pan* with cooking spray. If you don't have one, you could make a square-shaped pizza on a 13x9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or tin foil.
- Spread chicken mixture into an even layer on your pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then drain liquid and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add whatever sauce, cheese, and toppings you like (extra points). Bake or broil until cheese is melted to your liking.
I’m going to give this a try. I’m wondering if they freeze well?
Yes! Freezes just fine.