Chicken "Pizza"...hold the carbs

When my parents were on the Atkin's diet my mom tried to be creative with the low-carb, no-carb recipes for dinner. There is one I always have to remind myself to make, which is easy, aside from a little prep time. It doesn't have a specific recipe, and allows itself to several variations, depending on your tastes.

Chicken "Pizza"

~Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (enough for amount of people to be served), medium to small size, and pounded flat to about 1/2 inch thick. (The chicken is the "pizza dough.")

~Use pizza sauce, tomato sauce, pesto or garlic spread lightly over the chicken breast. I prefer to use melted butter with minced garlic, but you are the chef. Top "pizza" with any desired toppings similar to that of your favorite pizza. Here are some topping ideas:

• Mozzarella and tomato slices
• Variety of shredded cheeses
• Olives, green onions, bell peppers, white or red onion
• Sausage, salami, bacon (cut into bits), or pepperoni
• Mushrooms, pine nuts, artichokes
• Roasted garlic, basil or rosemary

Truly the options are limited to your taste. Be warned, it is very filling; you may find this a good meal to prepare in hopes of leftovers for lunch the next day.

When your "pizza" is prepared place on baking sheet (I like to line with tin foil) in a 350 degree oven for about 12-20 minutes, or until chicken breast is cooked through. Since the toppings will most likely already be cooked, you just need to make sure the raw chicken is thoroughly baked. Cooking times may vary depending on amount of toppings, as well as how thinly you flattened the chicken breast.

I suggest enjoying this feast with a fork and knife. :) It can stand alone if you prepare it with a variety of toppings, or serve as a main dish with vegetables.

Let me know how creative you get with your Chicken "Pizza."