High Protein Cheese and Chicken Pizza

Boost your mealtime protein intake with this delicious and nutritious High Protein Cheese and Chicken Pizza! Crafted with a wholesome whole wheat crust, this recipe is piled high with tender, diced chicken breast, two types of cheese—melty mozzarella and tangy Parmesan—and dollops of creamy, seasoned low-fat cottage cheese for an extra protein punch. Vibrant toppings like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and thinly sliced red onions add a burst of flavor and freshness, while the finishing touch of fragrant fresh basil elevates every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy homemade pizza is baked to golden perfection and makes for a satisfying, high-protein dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and pizza lovers alike, this recipe hits all the marks for taste, health, and simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.

Step 2

Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pizza pan or baking sheet.

Step 3

Transfer the rolled dough to a lightly oiled pizza pan or baking sheet.

Step 4

Brush the olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough.

Step 5

Sprinkle garlic powder evenly over the dough for added flavor.

Step 6

Spread an even layer of mozzarella cheese over the crust, followed by a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Step 7

Distribute the cooked chicken breast pieces evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 8

Top the pizza with thinly sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper slices.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix cottage cheese with salt and black pepper. Then, spoon dollops of the seasoned cottage cheese evenly across the pizza.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before sprinkling fresh basil over the top.

Step 12

Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve immediately for a delicious high-protein meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1586.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2854.8

Total Fat 105.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 500.6mg	0%
Sodium 5284.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 218.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2067.5mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2655.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.0%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 36.7%