High Protein Cheese and Chicken Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this irresistible High Protein Cheese and Chicken Pizza, a flavorful and nutrient-packed twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a wholesome whole wheat crust brushed with olive oil and seasoned with garlic powder, this pizza is loaded with a dynamic blend of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and creamy low-fat cottage cheese for an indulgent cheesy base. Topped with tender, diced chicken breast, vibrant veggies like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions, and finished with fresh basil, this protein-rich creation is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, delivering a satisfying bite that strikes the perfect balance between health and comfort food. Whether you're fueling up after a workout or serving family-friendly fare, this chicken and cheese pizza promises to please while packing a protein punch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1.5 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pizza pan or baking sheet.
Transfer the rolled dough to a lightly oiled pizza pan or baking sheet.
Brush the olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough.
Sprinkle garlic powder evenly over the dough for added flavor.
Spread an even layer of mozzarella cheese over the crust, followed by a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Distribute the cooked chicken breast pieces evenly over the cheese layer.
Top the pizza with thinly sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper slices.
In a small bowl, mix cottage cheese with salt and black pepper. Then, spoon dollops of the seasoned cottage cheese evenly across the pizza.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before sprinkling fresh basil over the top.
Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve immediately for a delicious high-protein meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 5284 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.4 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.3 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 218.2 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2068 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2655 mg | 56% | |
*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.
