Low-Carb Baked Pizza Bowls
These easy baked pizza bowls are a high-protein, low-carb dinner made with lean ground chicken, vegetables, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, they’re a simple gluten-free comfort meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Suitable for diets:
- Gluten Free
- High-Protein
- Low-Carb
Servings:
Why Diabetes Friendly?
- Lower Carb Base: The recipe skips pasta and bread, helping keep total carbohydrates lower than traditional baked pasta dishes.
- High Protein Content: Ground chicken, mozzarella, and cottage cheese may help improve fullness and support steadier blood sugar response.
- Vegetable Inclusion: Mushrooms, peppers, onion, and tomato sauce add fibre and nutrients with relatively moderate carbohydrate impact.
- Balanced Portions: Individual ramekin servings can help support portion awareness and meal balance.
- Lower Saturated Fat Option: Part-skim mozzarella keeps saturated fat lower compared to full-fat cheese.
- Minimal Added Sugar: Using no-salt-added tomato sauce or lower-sugar marinara may help reduce unnecessary added sugars.
- Fibre Support: Vegetables contribute fibre, though exact amounts depend on portion size and ingredient choices.
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Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 2 oven-safe ramekins
Ingredients
- olive oil 1 tsp
- ground chicken (lean) ½ lb
- mushrooms (finely chopped ) 1 cup
- red bell pepper (chopped) ½
- red onion (chopped) ¼ cup
- garlic powder ½ tsp
- Italian seasoning 1 tsp
- black pepper 1 tsp
- marinara (low-sodium) 1½ cup
- mozzarella cheese (part-skim, shredded) ¼ cup
- cottage cheese (low-fat) 2 tbsp
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Cooking Tips
- Boost Fibre: Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad for additional fibre and meal balance.
- Lower Sodium: Choose no-salt-added tomato sauce and low-sodium cottage cheese when possible.
- Increase Protein: Add extra chicken or stir cottage cheese directly into the filling for more protein per serving.
- Add More Vegetables: Spinach, zucchini, or chopped eggplant blend well into the sauce mixture.
- Prevent Watery Bake: Cook mushrooms until moisture evaporates fully before adding sauce.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Assemble ramekins ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.1 tsp olive oil, ½ lb ground chicken
- Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and red onion. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened and moisture evaporates.1 cup mushrooms, ½ red bell pepper, ¼ cup red onion
- Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and tomato sauce.½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp black pepper , 1½ cup marinara
- Divide mixture into 2 oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
- Top with mozzarella and small spoonfuls of cottage cheese.¼ cup mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp cottage cheese
- Bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Finish with basil and chili flakes.
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FAQ
- Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes. Use dairy-free shredded cheese and omit or replace the cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative. - Can I use ground turkey instead of chicken?
Yes. Lean ground turkey works well as a substitute with a similar texture and nutrition profile. - Is this recipe low in carbohydrates?
It is relatively low in carbohydrates because it does not include pasta, rice, or bread. Exact carb content depends on the tomato sauce used. - Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes. Cool completely, store in airtight containers, and freeze for up to 2 months. - What can I serve with this?
A green salad, roasted vegetables, or cauliflower rice pair well for a balanced meal. - How can I make it spicier?
Add extra chili flakes, hot sauce, or spicy Italian seasoning to the sauce mixture.
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Nutrition
Per serving
Calories: 304.6kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.7g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 10.2g
Fat: 14.5g
Saturated Fat: 4.6g
Trans Fat: 0.1g
Protein: 29.6g
Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Baked Pizza Bowls
Serving Size
1 pizza bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
304.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
14.5
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
4.6
g
29
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
107.2
mg
36
%
Sodium
401.7
mg
17
%
Potassium
1441.9
mg
41
%
Carbohydrates
17.7
g
6
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
10.2
g
11
%
Protein
29.6
g
59
%
Vitamin C
53.5
mg
65
%
Vitamin D
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
181.3
mg
18
%
Iron
3.7
mg
21
%
Magnesium
70.3
mg
18
%
Zinc
2.9
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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