Vegetarian Chicken Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings with this flavor-packed Vegetarian Chicken Pizza, a wholesome twist on a takeout classic! Featuring a crispy 12-inch crust loaded with mouthwatering plant-based chicken strips, vibrant red bell peppers, tender red onions, and tangy black olives, this easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A generous layer of gooey mozzarella cheese and fresh spinach adds richness and a pop of green, while a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of dried basil and garlic powder elevate the flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this veggie-forward pizza is perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to cut back on meat, this plant-based pizza is sure to become your new favorite comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made crust or homemade ball (12-inch size) Pizza dough
• 1 cup, chopped Plant-based chicken strips
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 medium, sliced thinly Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium, sliced thinly Red onion
• 0.25 cup, sliced Black olives
• 1 cup, loosely packed Fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat while you prepare the pizza.

Step 2

If using store-bought pizza dough, allow it to come to room temperature as instructed on the package. Roll the dough out into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface.

Step 3

Place the rolled-out pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.

Step 4

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 5

Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce as the first cheese layer.

Step 6

Distribute the chopped plant-based chicken strips evenly across the pizza. Follow with slices of red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.

Step 7

Top with fresh spinach leaves, arranging them in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella on top of the spinach to help hold it in place.

Step 8

Drizzle olive oil over the assembled pizza and sprinkle with dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 9

Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1120.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1821.1

Total Fat 80.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 120.5mg	0%
Sodium 5807.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 121.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1545.8mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 2437.0mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 35.2%