Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped and steamed (squeeze out all moisture)
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound refrigerated whole wheat pizza dough (or high-protein dough)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley and red pepper bits for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked spinach, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together until the mixture is well-combined and creamy. Taste the filling and add salt and pepper as needed. Ensure your spinach is very dry before mixing to prevent the rolls from becoming soggy.
- Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, roughly 12×18 inches. Spread the chicken and spinach mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the edges. Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll the dough into a log, similar to making cinnamon rolls. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the log into 15 to 17 even slices, about 1 inch thick.
- Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet in a triangle shape to form the tree. Start with one roll at the top, then two below it, then three, and continue until you have a large triangle. Use the remaining one or two rolls at the bottom center to create the tree trunk. Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg wash. This ensures a golden-brown finish.
- Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a “pine needle” look and add small pieces of red bell pepper to look like ornaments. Serve warm with a side of low-calorie marinara sauce for dipping.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes