Name: High-Protein Chicken & Ricotta Power Pizza
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 8 ounces cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup pizza sauce (no sugar added); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; Fresh basil leaves for garnish

High-Protein Chicken & Ricotta Power Pizza

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This High-Protein Chicken & Ricotta Power Pizza packs a whopping 50g of protein per serving by layering juicy chicken breast, creamy ricotta, and a trio of cheeses on a crisp, golden crust. The combination of mozzarella and parmesan delivers that classic pizza pull, while dollops of ricotta add creaminess and a protein boost without excess fat. A final drizzle of balsamic vinegar right out of the oven brightens every bite, balancing richness for a flavor-packed, satisfying meal. Perfect for a sunny California evening—pair with a crisp salad and enjoy!

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 500°F (or as hot as your oven safely allows). Place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Dollop ricotta cheese over the sauce. Scatter cooked chicken breast evenly across the pizza. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheeses on top.
Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Scatter the red onion and spinach over the cheese. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
Carefully slide the pizza (on the parchment) onto the hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and browned in spots.
Remove pizza from the oven. Immediately drizzle with balsamic vinegar to add brightness and cut the richness. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Rest for 2-3 minutes.
Scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve hot.