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Arugula-Topped Chicken Sausage Pizza and Cajun Sausage and Chicken Pizza
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Arugula-Topped Chicken Sausage Pizza

Ingredients

  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 2 cups fresh prediced butternut squash (or pumpkin)
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 links fully cooked chicken sausage (about 9 oz)
  • 4 oz Parmesan (or pecorino) cheese wedge
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 bag baby arugula (4–5 oz), divided
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 fully cooked pizza crusts (about 15 oz)

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 3 baking sheets with foil. Arrange squash on 1 baking sheet; coat with 2 tablespoons oil, then bake 8 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, cut chicken sausage into fourths lengthwise, then chop into small pieces. Cut cheese into 1-inch cubes. Place in food processor bowl: cheese, garlic, oregano, 2 cups arugula, red pepper, and ½ cup oil; process until blended.
    3. Place 1 pizza crust on each remaining baking sheet. Brush each crust with 1 tablespoon oil; top with ¼ cup cheese mixture and even amounts chicken sausage and squash.
    4. Bake pizzas 12–15 minutes or until crusts are golden and crispy. Combine remaining arugula with remaining ¼ cup cheese mixture and top pizzas, cut each pizza into 6 wedges. Serve.

Andouille Sausage and Chicken Pizza

Ingredients

  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 2 fully cooked pizza crusts (about 10 oz)
  • 4 green onions
  • 3 links Cajun-style andouille sausage (about 9 oz)
  • 8 oz fully cooked chicken breast strips
  • ¾ cup Alfredo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • ½ cup hot sauce (+ more, optional for serving)
  • 1 (8 oz) package tomato trinity mix (diced fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar Jack cheese

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil; place 1 pizza crust on each baking sheet. Slice green onions (¼ cup) and sausages (2 cups) thinly. Chop chicken coarsely (2 cups).
    2. Combine Alfredo sauce, seasoning, and hot sauce; spread even amount on each pizza crust, then top with sausage, chicken, trinity mix, and cheese. Bake 12–15 minutes until crusts are golden and chicken is 165°F.
    3. Top pizzas with green onions and additional hot sauce, if using. Cut each pizza into 6 wedges; serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with steamed vegetables, fresh salad blend, and frozen cheesecake for dessert.
  • For a crisper crust, place pizza directly on oven rack.

Andouille Sausage and Chicken Pizza

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Arugula-Topped Chicken Sausage Pizza

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 410mg, Total Carb 22g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g, Protein 10g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%

Andouille Sausage and Chicken Pizza

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 45mg, Sodium 1020mg, Total Carb 16g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 15g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 15%, Iron 6%, Potassium 2%