Crispy Chicken Sausage Pizzas with Broiled Zucchini and Fresh Oregano

Forget delivery and create your own masterpiece in the kitchen. These crispy flatbread pizzas are loaded with layers of rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella and savory chicken sausage. Broiled zucchini adds a smoky tenderness, while fresh oregano brings a burst of herbal brightness.

This recipe is all about building flavor and texture. You’ll broil the zucchini to perfection, cook the sausage with oregano and assemble the pizzas for a quick bake. The result is a satisfying meal that’s ready in under an hour.

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Ingredients

2 unit ZucchiniView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce OreganoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Italian SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

18 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 unit FlatbreadsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 box Crushed TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler to high (or oven to 500°F). Wash and dry all produce. Slice zucchini into ½-inch-thick rounds. Pick oregano leaves from stems and roughly chop.
2. Place zucchini on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Broil until softened and browned, 5-7 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Remove sheet and adjust oven temperature to 450°F.
3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casings and discard casings. Add sausage to pan along with half the oregano, breaking meat into pieces. Cook, tossing, until browned and no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Place flatbreads on another lightly oiled baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Spread a thin layer of crushed tomatoes over each flatbread (about half the box). Sprinkle with salt, pepper and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Scatter mozzarella evenly, then top with sausage and zucchini.
5. Bake pizzas until flatbreads are golden at edges and cheese melts, 4-6 minutes.
6. Scatter remaining oregano over pizzas to taste. Cut into slices and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, any ground Italian sausage (pork or turkey) works well. Just remove the casings and cook as directed.

What if I don't have a broiler?

You can roast the zucchini in a 450°F oven for about 10-12 minutes until tender and browned.

Can I make these pizzas ahead of time?

It’s best to assemble and bake just before serving. However, you can prep the zucchini and sausage in advance and refrigerate until ready.