Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza
This pizza features a unique chicken crust topped with a fresh Caesar salad.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Chicken Crust
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
For the Caesar Salad Topping
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup Caesar dressing preferably creamy
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cooked chicken pieces, seasoned and crisped or chicken bacon bits optional
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chicken mixture onto a baking sheet to form a crust.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and top with chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, additional Parmesan cheese, and cooked chicken pieces if desired.
- Return to the oven for a few minutes to warm the toppings, then serve.
Notes
You can substitute the cooked chicken with chicken bacon bits for extra flavor.