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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.
Servings: 2
Calories: 304.6kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ lb ground chicken lean
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1½ cup marinara low-sodium
  • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese part-skim, shredded
  • 2 tbsp cottage cheese low-fat

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 2 oven-safe ramekins

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.

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.

Nutrition

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.