This Keto Low-Carb Chicken Alfredo Fathead Pizza is a quick and easy healthy recipe prepared with almond flour, mozzarella, bacon, and spinach. This post includes step by step instructions on how to make the best crust with little to no carbs!
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I am super picky about pizza. I like for my pizza to be loaded with toppings and I usually go for things like chicken and bacon!
What is Fathead Dough?
The concept comes from a 2009 documentary called Fat Head. It is a direct response to the controversial Super Size Me documentary. He does a couple of experiments.
One experiment is to eat a lot of food from McDonald’s in order to disprove the result of the Super Size Me documentary. His second experiment centers around a lipid hypothesis. He goes on a low-sugar, low-starch diet for a month. At the end of the month, he has lowered his cholesterol.
The documentary mentions a pizza that is made using almond flour. This recipe was adapted from the film.
It’s perfect if you want a lazy night in!
How to Make Fathead Dough
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add mozzarella and cream cheese to a large bowl and microwave
- Remove the mixture from the microwave. Add the Italian Seasoning and stir.
- Stir in almond flour.
- Remove from the microwave and stir. Add in the egg. Stir until the mixture forms crust.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper over the pizza pan.
- Spoon the dough onto the parchment paper. Roll out the dough.
- Using a fork, poke holes throughout the pizza dough. This will allow the crust to rise.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
How to Make Keto Fathead Pizza
- Spread the alfredo sauce over the pizza crust.
- Add fresh spinach.
- Toss cooked bacon and chicken throughout. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan Reggiano cheese on the top.
- Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Cool before serving.
Can You Substitute Coconut Flour For Almond Flour?
No, the two do not have a 1:1 substitution ratio. Coconut flour is much denser and drying.
Other Keto Pizza Toppings
- Pepperoni
- Ground Beef
- Ground Turkey
- Ground Chicken
- Sausage
- Onions
- Peppers
Recipe Tips
- The dough will be really sticky to roll out. Use parchment paper to bake.
- You can either use really clean hands or a second sheet of parchment paper to roll out the dough.
- If you roll the dough with your hands, wet them first. This will keep the dough from sticking to your hands and fingers as you roll it out.
- If the batter becomes too thick and hard to stir, microwave for another 15 seconds. This will allow the almond flour to moisten some with the cream cheese and mozzarella.
- Parmesan reggiano cheese costs a little more than most standard cheese. IT IS WORTH IT! I highly recommend you purchase the cheese for this recipe. It works wonders in the alfredo sauce.
- Applying melted butter to the pizza crust is awesome, and trust me it tastes amazing.
- For a thinner crust pizza use 3/4 cup almond flour, one egg, and 1 tablespoon of cream cheese as a modification.
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Keto Low-Carb Chicken Alfredo Fathead Pizza
Ingredients
Keto Low-Carb Fathead Pizza Crust
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese
- 2 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 egg
- 1-2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning I used 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon butter melted (optional)
Pizza White Alfredo Sauce
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan reggiano cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Pizza Toppings
- 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 pound skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
- McCormick’s Grill Mates Chicken Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan reggiano cheese, shredded
- parsley to garnish optional
Helpful tools
- parchment paper
- pizza pan
- pizza slicer
- cooking spray
Instructions
Fathead Pizza Crust
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add the mozzarella and cream cheese to a large bowl. Place in the microwave for 60 seconds.
- Remove the mixture from the microwave. Add the Italian Seasoning and stir.
- Stir in the almond flour. The mixture may become really thick and difficult to stir. If so, place the bowl back in the microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Add in the egg. Stir until the mixture forms crust.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper over the pizza pan.
- Spoon the dough onto the parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper over the dough to help roll out and flatten the dough.
- For extra flavor spread the melted butter over the crust using a cooking brush. (optional)
- Using a fork, poke holes throughout the pizza dough. This will allow the crust to rise.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
Pizza Toppings
- While the crust bakes, spray a skillet with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes to the skillet. Season with chicken seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink on the inside.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Pizza Alfredo Sauce
- Add the butter to the skillet on medium heat. Allow the butter to partially melt and then add the chunks of cream cheese, Parmesan reggiano, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has melted. The cream cheese may take some time to dissolve.
Assemble the Pizza and Bake
- Spread the alfredo sauce over the pizza crust.
- Add the fresh spinach.
- Toss the cooked bacon and chicken throughout. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan Reggiano cheese on the top.
- Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese has melted. Mine was ready at 8 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Video
Notes
Fathead Pizza Recipe Tips
- The dough will be really sticky to roll out. Use parchment paper to bake.
- You can either use really clean hands or a second sheet of parchment paper to roll out the dough.
- If you roll the dough with your hands, wet them first. This will keep the dough from sticking to your hands and fingers as you roll it out.
- If the batter becomes too thick and hard to stir, microwave for another 15 seconds. This will allow the almond flour to moisten some with the cream cheese and mozzarella.
- Parmesan reggiano cheese costs a little more than most standard cheese. IT IS WORTH IT! I highly recommend you purchase the cheese for this recipe. It works wonders in the alfredo sauce.
- Applying melted butter to the pizza crust is awesome, and trust me it tastes amazing.
- For a thinner crust pizza use 3/4 cup almond flour, one egg, and 1 tablespoon of cream cheese as a modification.
Amber Bennett
Although I don’t eat meat, I saw this recipe on instagram and just HAD to come check it out! It looks so good!! I’ll likely make it without the meat or with chick’n instead. ???? the sauce looks delish!
staysnatched
You can totally make it without meat! Check my Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Alfredo! Same sauce, and also amazing!
Claire
This would be perfect for my Dad, as he has to write a GF diet!
I love the topping ideas as well.
Creamy based pizzas are my favourite kind.
Lane
Count me in for any pizza that contains bacon! This is delicious!
Sara Xiong
I dont know if it’s just me, but I thought it tastes better than regular “non-keto” pizza. It was very filling. Eat fresh.
staysnatched
Thank you! It’s the crust that’s just so amazing! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Chris
Your Keto Low-Carb pizza (Ket-za perhaps?) is phenomenal! I put a spin on it using a low sugar pizza sauce (half a cup – 6 carbs) and topped it with mushrooms, Italian sausage and garlic. Simply stunning that this was keto compliant and delicious. Many thanks!
staysnatched
You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I love the changes you made. I will definitely have to try that!
Kristen
Oh my gosh this pizza is absolutely delicious!!! It really is the perfect keto crust and Alfredo sauce, and is now my go-to recipe—I’ve made this pizza a few times now with different toppings! Quick question—have you tried freezing the dough, thawing it out and cooking it? And if you have, does it stay good? It’s not a super time-consuming recipe, but I’d love to have it available on hand without much prep work! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome low-carb alternative!
staysnatched
I haven’t tried freezing the dough. It’s mostly cheese, so I think it would freeze find. To defrost, I would do so at room temperature.
Anonymous
What is the carb content on it?
staysnatched
Scroll to the top of the post. I post this for every recipe.
Stacy
This was soooooo good!!! Thank you for posting this recipe:)
staysnatched
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Mary Jo
This was excellent! Made it exactly like the recipe on a 14 ” pan. My husband and I will get 3 meals out it. This is week 5 of Keto and it’s working great! I will use this crust next time to make traditional pizza also.
staysnatched
How wonderful! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Lisa
I am concerned that I would want 2 pieces. Then my calories would be too high for my daily allotment. Thoughts?
staysnatched
Hi there. If 2 slices won’t fit your macros, I wouldn’t eat 2 slices. You can also decide which food items you want to remove to reduce calories, like bacon, etc. In general, I’m not a calorie counter.
Toni
Hi Brandi! Love, Love, Love this pizza. Have you ever made one ahead of time and stuck it in the frig til time to cook it?
staysnatched
I haven’t. I think that would work if it were for less than 24 hours.
Toni
Forgot to rate this pizza and would give it a 100%.
Casey
Best pizza I’ve had in a very long time.
You can put pizza chains out of business 👌
staysnatched
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Aimee
Omgoodness…I just took the crust out to add my toppings to the crust and couldn’t resist a taste! It is soooooooooo good! Now I waiting for the toppings to melt so I can devour this pizza! Brandi, you did it again, this is delicious!!!!! For those who are watching your carb intake, this recipe is a game changer!!!!
staysnatched
Gotta love a game-changing recipe!
Genia Deanne
I’ve been eating on a low carb diet for about 2 years now and pizza was always one of those foods that I just didn’t bother eating anymore because it’s just not the same without the crust. And I didn’t like the popular cauliflower crust that every was using. BUT this crust on THIS pizza and the SAUCE on this pizza! Every other Friday is pizza day in my house and I make this pizza – no one knew that it was “low carb” until I told them. This pizza will help you Stay Snatched! Thanks Brandi!
staysnatched
haha! Love it. Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Adriana
I absolutely love this recipe. it was so easy to follow! and it was absolutely delicious. I want to make some more right now just thinking it out it. thank you so much for your easy & wonderful recipes!
staysnatched
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Trish
Delicious! We will definitely make it again. If you don’t keep parchment paper on hand, don’t use foil like I did. It sticks terribly. Use a silicone baking mat like I SHOULD HAVE done. Oops! I know that’ll work because I’ve made other fathead dough items on silicone with no problems. I don’t know why I didn’t think Of it tonight.
staysnatched
Thanks for sharing the tip!
Lindsey M Corona
Loved this recipe! I didn’t have spinach but substituted kale just fine. Can’t wait to make this again!
staysnatched
I’m sure kale was great!
Theresa
Omg this is the BEST low carb, keto pizza I’ve tried, and thanks to you I made it myself (instead of buying it out)! Wow, anyone doing gluten free, low carb or Keto NEED this pizza in your life! Read the recipe and tips before making and then enjoy! I’ve made this 3 times and the only thing that hasn’t turn out were my pictures, they never turn out as pretty as Brandi’s (HA! )
staysnatched
Haha! The photos take time.