High Protein Barbecue Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this High Protein Barbecue Pizza, a mouthwatering fusion of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. Built on a wholesome whole wheat crust, this recipe is generously layered with tender diced chicken breast, fiber-rich black beans, sweet red onions, and golden corn kernels. A duo of low-fat mozzarella and cheddar cheeses melts into perfection, while a drizzle of barbecue sauce adds the perfect tangy-sweet kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed pizza is garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing meal, this nutritious twist on a barbecue classic is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping it healthy. Keywords: high protein pizza, barbecue pizza, chicken pizza recipe, healthy pizza recipe, easy homemade pizza.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (10-12 inch) Whole wheat pizza crust
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Corn kernels
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Brush the crust lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Distribute the diced cooked chicken breast evenly over the barbecue sauce.
Sprinkle the rinsed and drained black beans over the chicken.
Add the red onion slices and corn kernels evenly on top.
Combine low-fat mozzarella and cheddar cheese in a bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the toppings.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro before slicing the pizza into wedges.
Serve warm and enjoy your High Protein Barbecue Pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1808 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 693 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
