Pesto Chicken Fitness Pizza

Traditional pizza crusts are typically packed with refined flour and simple carbohydrates that spike blood sugar and offer little nutritional value. This senior-friendly fitness pizza flips the script entirely.

The crust is made from real, whole ingredients—ground chicken thighs, quinoa, and eggs—creating a protein-rich, nutrient-dense base that supports muscle maintenance and long-lasting energy. Topped with pesto, lean chicken breast, and fresh mozzarella, this pizza delivers classic comfort-food flavor with serious fitness benefits.

You truly have to taste it to believe it. This is pizza that workswithyour body, not against it.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Pizza Crust

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup uncooked quinoa, soaked for 8 hours
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Pesto Chicken Toppings

• Super Greens pesto
• Perfectly seasoned oven-baked chicken breast
• ½ cup fresh mozzarella (in water), grated

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust:Add chicken thighs, eggs, soaked quinoa, salt, and garlic to a food processor. Process until fully combined and the chicken is finely ground.

2. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Spread the chicken mixture onto the prepared pan, shaping it into your desired pizza crust. Bake for 20 minutes.

4. Increase the oven temperature to 500°F. Add pesto, chicken, and mozzarella. Return to the oven for 5–8 minutes, until the cheese melts and toppings are warmed through.

5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 326
• Protein: 39g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 598mg

Why This Recipe Supports Senior Fitness

• Supports muscle strength:High-quality protein from chicken and eggs helps preserve lean muscle mass as we age.

• Promotes stable energy:Quinoa provides complex carbohydrates and fiber without blood sugar spikes.

• Encourages healthier comfort food choices:Delivers pizza flavor while aligning with senior fitness and weight-management goals.