Description
This Chicken Sausage Pizza is a flavorful homemade pizza topped with savory chicken sausage, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan. Perfectly seasoned with oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, this easy-to-make pizza uses either traditional dough or a healthier cauliflower crust option for a delicious dinner or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough
- or 1 ball cauliflower crust dough
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1 chicken sausage link, sliced into rounds
- 1/3 cup diced tomatoes
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500° F to ensure it is hot enough for a crisp pizza crust.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a circle on a baking sheet, ensuring an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough using the back of a spoon. Sprinkle oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes over the sauce to infuse flavor.
- Add Toppings: Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the seasoned sauce, then add sliced chicken sausage rounds and diced tomatoes. Finish by sprinkling freshly grated parmesan cheese over everything.
- Bake Pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the pizza for 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the pizza to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes to set before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy.
Notes
- Calories mentioned are per serving and are approximate.
- You can substitute cauliflower crust to make the pizza gluten free.
- Use precooked chicken sausage to shorten cooking time.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Allowing the pizza to rest helps the cheese set and prevents toppings from sliding off when slicing.
