Broiled Zucchini and Chicken Sausage Flatbread Pizzas

Forget takeout and create your own masterpiece in the kitchen. These flatbread pizzas are topped with layers of rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella and savory Italian chicken sausage. Broiled zucchini adds a touch of green and a slight char, while fresh oregano brings a fragrant finish.

This recipe is all about building flavor from the bottom up. You’ll brown the sausage, broil the zucchini until tender and assemble everything on crispy flatbreads. In just minutes, you’ll have a pizza that’s perfectly melty and satisfying.

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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

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler to high or oven to 500°F. Slice zucchini into ½-inch-thick rounds. Pick oregano leaves from stems; discard stems. Roughly chop leaves.
2. Place zucchini on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (reserve the rest). Broil until softened and browned, 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove sheet from broiler; 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; discard casings. Add sausage to pan along with half the chopped oregano, breaking meat into pieces with a spatula. Cook 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. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Scatter mozzarella evenly over the tops, then add the cooked sausage and broiled zucchini.
5. Bake pizzas until flatbreads are golden brown at the edges and cheese is melted, 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 Italian-style sausage (pork or turkey) works well. Just remove the casings and crumble the meat.

What if I don't have a broiler?

You can roast the zucchini at 500°F for about 10 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 to use.