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C. Motter Cindy

53g Protein Crustless Pizza You Can Bake in One Dish

A delicious and protein-packed crustless pizza that you can bake in one dish. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for the dish
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese or ricotta
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese divided
  • 0.5 cup chopped spinach fresh or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 0.25 cup sliced black olives optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish,
  • medium skillet
  • Large bowl
  • mixing spoon,
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the olive oil.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground chicken until it is no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Season it with a pinch of salt and pepper. You want it to be lightly golden for flavor. Drain any excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until it is smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the cooked chicken, half a cup of the mozzarella, the spinach, and the mushrooms to the bowl with the custard. Stir gently until everything is evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining half cup of mozzarella over the top, along with the olives if you are using them.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly. The edges should be pulling away from the sides of the dish slightly.
  7. Let the pizza rest in the dish for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the custard set completely so you get clean, beautiful squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 53gFat: 15g

Notes

This recipe is a wonderful option for anyone following a gluten free diet looking for gluten free high protein comfort food. It can also be made dairy free by substituting the cottage cheese with a dairy free version and using a vegan mozzarella shred.
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