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Gluten-Free Chicken Veggie Ranch Pizza Recipe

November 30, 2014 by Kathryn 30 Comments

I’ve loved Hidden Valley Ranch dressing since I was a child and while I knew it was great for all kinds of delicious recipes, it wasn’t until I created these simple Tuna Cashew Ranch Lettuce Rolls that I realized my favourite salad dressing is also gluten free!

While I don’t have problems with gluten, I know that many do and I love having a repertoire of easy and delicious recipes that are appropriate for friends and family with food sensitivities. So I was only too happy to embrace the challenge when I was given the chance to create another gluten-free recipe featuring Hidden Valley Ranch dressing.

Gluten-Free Chicken Veggie Ranch Pizza Recipe

One of the challenges with gluten-free recipes is recreating some of the traditional flour-based foods that are such favourites. But I do love a challenge and so with the help of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, I created a gluten-free Chicken Veggie Ranch pizza!

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Gluten-Free Chicken Veggie Ranch Pizzas

Hearty and authentic individual pizzas made gluten-free thanks to a clever cauliflower crust!
Course Main
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Author Kathryn

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Hidden Valley Ranch dressing any variety
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup red pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Using food processor, grate cauliflower until finely minced.
  3. Place grated cauliflower in saucepan with 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover pot and steam cauliflower until tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and drain cauliflower as best possible. Add cold water to pot to cool completely, then carefully pour water and cauliflower into a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a clean dishtowel. Squeeze water from cauliflower to remove as much as possible.
  5. Combine drained, cooked cauliflower, first amount of cheese, rice flour, parsley, egg and garlic in bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Divide cauliflower into two equal portions and form each into crust shape about 6-8 inches around. Bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove crusts from oven and spread 1/4 cup Hidden Valley Ranch dressing over each crust. Top each pizza with half of the chicken, pepper, onion, spinach and cheese. Return pizzas to oven and bake 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and serve.

 
The cauliflower crust was an absolute winner in this recipe, but there are two important steps for making it work. First, squeezing as much water as possible out of the cooked cauliflower is essential. Second, the ¼ cup of rice flour helps absorb any extra moisture in the vegetable for a crust that holds together properly.

gluten-free chicken ranch pizza

I chose the Spicy variety of Hidden Valley Ranch for this recipe because I thought it would pair well with my chosen veggies, and I was right! But this meal would be equally delicious with traditional Hidden Valley Ranch as well and I can’t wait to try it that way next time.

Overall I couldn’t have asked for more from this recipe. It was satisfying, tasted just like real pizza and was completely gluten-free. I’ll definitely be making it more than once over the holidays when friends with specific dietary needs come to visit! If you can’t eat gluten, this is a recipe you have to try. The satisfying flavour and great texture of the crust are sure to make this a new favourite!

mommy kat and kids RP

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Comments

  1. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I have wanted to try a cauliflower crust so much work lol lazy

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  2. Soozle says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I have pinned the cauliflower crust a few times but have been too lazy to actually TRY making it – im afraid of a pinterest fail! That being said, that pizza looks beyond delicious!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Judy Cowan says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I have seen the cauliflower crust floating around the net and have thought it looked interesting. One of these days I will have to give it a try!

    Reply
  4. kathy downey says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:31 am

    One of these days maybe I will have to give it a try!

    Reply
  5. caryn s says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    this recipe sounds yummy and would be great for my kids that are gluten free!

    Reply
  6. kristen visser says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    looks delicious! never tried pizza like this before and have never made myself

    Reply
  7. ZZTHERESA says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    This looks amazing 🙂 Thank You I’ll definitely have to give it a try thank you

    Reply
  8. Cheryl says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    This looks yummy!!! I have to pass the recipe on to my sister as here husband can’t eat gluten. Thanks 🙂

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  9. kristy e says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    this looks yummy, will tell my aunt that is gluten intolerant

    Reply
  10. Rosanne Robinson says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:16 am

    this recipe is perfect for my daughter, she loves pizza, but is gluten intolerant!

    Reply
  11. Susan says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    This looks yummy – will have to try out the recipe!

    Reply
  12. MarciaF says

    December 7, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    There’s an interesting article about gluten in this month’s Consumer Reports.

    Reply
  13. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    December 7, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    This pizza looks and sounds amazing. Thankfully I don’t have any special dietary needs but recipes like this are always handy for visitors who might need something special.

    Reply
  14. Angela Mitchell says

    December 9, 2014 at 1:14 am

    This looks like a great recipe for when I have kids over as many of my daughter’s friends have to eat gluten free.

    Reply
  15. angela m says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:31 am

    This pizza looks very healthy and delicious

    Reply
  16. Darlene Schuller says

    December 11, 2014 at 10:17 am

    This looks yummy! I’ve never tried pizza done this way, but sure looks like I’m going to.

    Reply
  17. GARRY S says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    IT IS WORTH TRYING

    Reply
  18. Tea & Nail Polish says

    December 14, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Looks delicious, definitely trying this next time my GF buddy is over for dinner!

    Reply
  19. Debbie W says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    It doesn’t look dry like some gluten free recipes. Worth a shot

    Reply
  20. Elva Roberts says

    December 16, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. We have a little great granddaughter who is celiac. I will try this recipe and see if it is as delicious as this one looks. Then, I can make it for her next summer.

    Reply
  21. Victoria Ess says

    December 20, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    This sounds delicious! I love using cauliflower as flour

    Reply
  22. Anne Taylor says

    December 21, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    This sounds delish and I can’t wait to make it for my gluten free sister!!!

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  23. Brenda Lacourciere says

    December 24, 2014 at 2:47 am

    I have tried this and it is amazing

    Reply
  24. Laurie P says

    December 26, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Yummy! Definitely worth trying!!!!

    Reply
  25. Athena says

    December 26, 2014 at 11:57 am

    This looks good!

    Reply
  26. Silvia D says

    December 27, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    looks so healthy and bet i could get the kids to eat more veggies this way! thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  27. Erika Belanger says

    December 28, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I LOVE home made pizza This looks super yummy, I love pizza with chicken on it. Thanks for the awesome and healthy recipe!!

    Reply
  28. Jeannie says

    December 28, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    That sounds like a declious pizza and it’s healthy too!!

    Reply
  29. Jennifer P. says

    December 30, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    Sounds yummy, and is a great recipe to keep on hand for pizza night with our friends whose kids have gluten sensitivities.

    Reply
  30. M.Clark says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:39 am

    This looks delicious, I cannot wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply

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