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Chicken Mushroom Pizza w/Spinach Crust

by Ann
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Adapted only just slightly from Hungry Girl

Chicken Mushroom Pizza with Spinach Crust ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #healthy #pizza #recipe #quick


Super easy, low-calorie, no-guilt pizza for one! The bright green crust reminds me of St Patrick’s Day … and while it’s not like a yeast-y bread crust, it feels enough like pizza to be satisfying.

It’s been a long time since I posted a pizza recipe … when I decided I needed to lose weight last year, I thought I would try reducing carbs and almost completely gave up one love of my life: bread. And right there along-side of bread: pizza. How could I give up pizza? Well, even though I was eating healthy and exercising, I was getting frustrated that I had gained weight, quite a bit more than I ever wanted to. Yeah, I’ve aged, my metabolism has slowed down and my calorie needs are much less than they were when I was young. I got to the point last year when I was damn determined to lose weight and decided I would do whatever it took. So I found ways to cut calories and carbs and still enjoy what I was eating, even if I was eating way less of it (alongside exercising every day, sometimes two workouts a day). Cutting carbs and all the exercise really worked … finally the pounds were shrinking … I was on my way to the body I wanted.

That’s not to say I never ate bread or pizza, but it couldn’t really be something I cooked for myself because the portion size would have to be so small I’d be throwing 95% of it away and so yeah, there have been no pizza posts here for well over a year.

It just so happens that this same weight loss revelation happened to my sister this year–she is changing up her diet and exercise routine to lose weight. The other day my sister texted me a picture of a spinach-crusted pizza that she made. It looked so good! I asked her where she got the recipe and she told me she used Hungry Girl’s recipe, so I looked it up and decided I needed to try it. My sis and I discussed and agreed that any spinach-crusted pizza totally needed mushrooms because … well, how could you go wrong with spinach and mushrooms? I tried it last weekend and you know what? I like it! I used fresh mushrooms this time, but I think I might try sauteed or roasted mushrooms next time.

So today, with this ingenious spinach-crust pizza, I’m welcoming back pizza to my life and my blog. I already know I’ll be making it again with more fun toppings, and I might try switching up the crust recipe a bit too, to experiment with the texture. Stay tuned, my bloggy friends! In the meantime, have some pizza …

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Chicken Mushroom Pizza with Spinach Crust ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #healthy #pizza #recipe #quick

Chicken Mushroom Pizza w/Spinach Crust

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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For the spinach crust:

  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 egg or 2 egg whites
  • 2 Tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons whole-wheat or (for gluten free) almond flour
  • 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

For the topping:

  • About 1/4 cup of your favorite marinara sauce
  • About 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 12 Tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 13 mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 12 Tablespoons chopped leftover chicken

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a flat baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
  2. Put all the crust ingredients in a food process and process until smooth. Pour this mixture onto the baking mat and use a spatula to flatten it out to a disc about 6 inches in diameter and about 1/4 inch thick. Bake the crust at 425 F for about 20 minutes.
  3. Pull the crust out of the oven, top with sauce, then with toppings and cheese. Return to the oven and bake for about 8 – 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is nicely melted and a little browned on top.

Notes

I have a small appetite, so half this pizza was enough for me.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pizza
  • Calories: About 300 calories, depending on toppings

Chicken Mushroom Pizza with Spinach Crust ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #healthy #pizza #recipe #quick

This recipe was shared at Full Plate ThursdayFoodie Friends Friday, Weekend Potluck, What’s for Dinner SundaySunday Fitness & FoodHome Matters, Full Plate Thursday and Hearth & Soul Bloghop.

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16 comments

April J Harris March 7, 2017 - 1:12 pm

Love this idea, Ann! I mostly gave up carbs in my weight loss journey as well, and I really miss pizza. Your Chicken Mushroom Pizza with Spinach Crust looks amazing. Thank you for sharing with Hearth and Soul. Scheduled to pin and to share on the H&S Facebook page later today. Hope to ‘see’ you at the party again this week!

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Ann March 7, 2017 - 9:13 pm

Thanks so much … yes, I’ll be there, April! You’re the best.

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Miz Helen March 7, 2017 - 4:08 pm

What a pretty crust, I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen

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Lynn Elliott Vining March 8, 2017 - 1:44 pm

That is a new one on me! Maybe this is how I get my guys to eat spinach!

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Ann March 8, 2017 - 2:34 pm

I love that shade of green! It’s as pretty as I’m sure it is delicious!

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Ann March 9, 2017 - 6:55 pm

I was so pleased with the gorgeous vibrant green even after I baked it! … it smells amazing even right out of the blender.

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Michele Phillips March 8, 2017 - 11:56 pm

A Spinach Pizza Crust… What a great idea! I’m absolutely in love with this recipe and can’t wait to try it!

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Ann March 9, 2017 - 6:54 pm

I hope you do, Michele! It’s really fun (and easy too!)

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Doreen Simpson March 9, 2017 - 3:29 am

Fabulous recipe Ann, perfect way to get the grand kids to eat their greens ♥

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Ann March 9, 2017 - 6:54 pm

Awesome idea, Dor! I never thought to serve it to the kids … I ate the whole thing myself. 😉

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Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish March 9, 2017 - 11:54 am

This is so gorgeous. Ann! It looks delicious AND healthy!

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Abbe@This is How I Cook March 10, 2017 - 7:30 pm

Can’t wait to try this! I could shed more than a few pounds! But I know I would eat the WHOLE thing!

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Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com March 12, 2017 - 9:43 am

This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!! Pinned 🙂

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Ann March 12, 2017 - 2:19 pm

I think you’ll love it, Angela! Thanks for pinning and for hosting the great party.

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