Keto Pesto Chicken Pizza Recipe
Craving something a bit special for pizza night? Our Keto Pesto Chicken Pizza is about to take your taste buds on a proper Italian adventure!
We've topped a Heylo Low-Carb Pizza Base with a luxurious combo of creamy pesto sauce, tender chicken, and fresh veg, all blanketed in melty mozzarella. It's like your favourite Italian restaurant went keto-friendly!
Let's dish out those impressive numbers: each pizza delivers a whopping 44g of protein and 15.8g of carbs, with 11g of fibre. At 500 calories, it's a proper filling feast that'll satisfy those restaurant cravings while keeping your keto goals in check.
Perfect for when you fancy something a bit posh but still want to keep it simple. Chuck on some artichoke hearts or a drizzle of balsamic glaze if you're feeling fancy.
Think this pizza's worth sharing? Pass it on to your foodie mates, pin it for your next dinner party, or keep it handy for when those Italian cravings strike. Your future hungry self will be saying 'bellissimo'!
Keto Pesto Chicken Pizza Recipe
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian
Author:
Heidi Normanton
Servings
1
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Calories
500
Creamy mozzarella melted over savoury chicken, zesty green pesto and fresh spinach. This keto-friendly Pesto Chicken Pizza keeps your protein levels high and carb levels low - a delicious, keto friendly way to enjoy our versatile Heylo Low-Carb Pizza Base.
Ingredients
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Heylo Low-Carb Pizza Base: 1
- Cooked Chicken Breast: 50g [Shredded or diced]
- Pesto Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Mozzarella Cheese: 100g [Grated]
- Cream Cheese: 50g [Softened]
- Fresh Spinach Leaves: 1 handful [Washed]
- Tomato: 1 medium [Sliced]
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Fresh Basil: [For garnish]
Directions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and pesto sauce until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the Heylo Low-Carb Pizza Base on a baking tray or pizza stone.
- Spread the cream cheese and pesto mixture evenly over the base.
- Top with shredded chicken, sliced tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Recipe Note
Equipment:
- Baking tray or pizza stone
- Small mixing bowl
Tips & Variations:
- Add sliced olives for a Mediterranean twist.
- Top with artichoke hearts for extra flavour.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze after baking for a touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 Pizza
- per serving
- Calories
- 500
- Carbs
- 15.8 grams
- Fat
- 29 grams
- Fibre
- 5.5 grams
- Protein
- 44 grams
- Sodium
- 800 milligrams