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A close-up of a pizza slice topped with fresh tomato, basil, and melted cheese, with a crispy crust, being lifted by a pizza server.

Easy Chicken Crust Pizza Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
A delicious homemade pizza with a crispy crust, topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings:4
Course:Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine:Italian
Calories:250kcal
Cost:$5.5
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon Pizza crust Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce For spreading over the pizza dough
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese For topping
  • 2 each Tomatoes Sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano For sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil leaves For garnish
  • To taste - Salt For seasoning
  • To taste - Black pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • 1 Pizza stone or baking sheet For baking the pizza.
  • 1 Knife To slice the tomatoes and pizza.
  • 1 Spatula To transfer pizza slices.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the pizza crust: Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into your desired shape and thickness.
    A round, uncooked crust made from ground ingredients, spread evenly on parchment paper, ready to be baked.
  2. Add the sauce: Spread marinara sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
    A freshly prepared pizza with a golden crust, topped with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, ready for baking.
  3. Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
    A freshly prepared pizza with a golden crust, topped with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, ready for baking.
  4. Add tomatoes: Layer sliced tomatoes over the cheese and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
    A delicious pizza topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slices, and basil leaves, ready to be enjoyed
  5. Drizzle olive oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the top for flavor and moisture.
  6. Bake: Transfer the pizza to a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) and bake for 15–18 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, bake the pizza at 475°F (245°C) for an additional 5-7 minutes.