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Homemade Loaded Chicken & Sausage Pizza
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Homemade Loaded Chicken & Sausage Pizza
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Homemade Loaded Chicken & Sausage Pizza

Learn to make a delicious homemade pizza from scratch, featuring a savory blend of chicken breast, sausage, and turkey bacon, complemented by fresh green pepper, sweet corn, and onion, all topped with rich cheese on a classic pizza dough. This recipe breaks down the process into easy-to-follow steps, showing that you can create bakery-quality pizza right in your own kitchen.
#Pizza
#Homemade
#Chicken
#Sausage
#Turkey Bacon
#Italian
#Dinner
#Comfort Food
#Dough from scratch
Freshly Baked Loaded Pizza
Freshly Baked Loaded Pizza

Recipe Information

45m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
2h 35m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Golden Brown Pizza Crust
Golden Brown Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (For the dough)

    2 cups
  • Granulated sugar
    (1 tablespoon for yeast mixture, 1 tablespoon for dough)

    2 tablespoons
  • Active dry yeast
    (For the dough)

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    (For the dough, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Lukewarm water
    (Approximate, adjust as needed for dough)

    0.8 cup
  • Homemade pizza sauce
    (Or store-bought)

    0.8 cup
  • Chicken breast
    (Cooked and shredded or diced)

    150 grams
  • Sausage
    (Cooked and crumbled)

    100 grams
  • Turkey bacon
    (Cooked and crumbled)

    3 strips
  • Green bell pepper
    (Thinly sliced)

    0.5 piece
  • Sweet corn
    (Canned or frozen, thawed)

    0.5 cup
  • Onion
    (Thinly sliced)

    0.3 piece
  • Shredded cheese
    (Mozzarella or a pizza blend)

    2 cups
Servings: 6
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Pizza Slices Ready to Serve
Pizza Slices Ready to Serve

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a small bowl, combine the yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 cup of lukewarm water. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
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    In a small bowl, combine the yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 cup of lukewarm water. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
    10m

    Ensure water is lukewarm, not hot, to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt. Mix well.
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    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt. Mix well.
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    Measure dry ingredients accurately for best dough consistency.
  • 3

    Pour the activated yeast mixture and the remaining lukewarm water into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. If needed, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until all flour is incorporated.
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    Pour the activated yeast mixture and the remaining lukewarm water into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. If needed, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until all flour is incorporated.
    3m

    The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  • 4

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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    Kneading develops the gluten, essential for a chewy pizza crust.
  • 5

    Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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    Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
    1h 30m

    A warm, draft-free spot helps the dough rise faster.
  • 6

    Preheat your oven to 220ยฐC (425ยฐF). Prepare your pizza toppings: ensure chicken, sausage, and bacon are cooked and crumbled/shredded. Slice the green pepper and onion.
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    Preheat your oven to 220ยฐC (425ยฐF). Prepare your pizza toppings: ensure chicken, sausage, and bacon are cooked and crumbled/shredded. Slice the green pepper and onion.
    10m

    Pre-cooking meats ensures they are thoroughly cooked and prevents a soggy pizza.
  • 7

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a 12-14 inch circle (or desired shape and thickness).
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    Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a 12-14 inch circle (or desired shape and thickness).
    5m

    Use a rolling pin or stretch the dough by hand for a rustic look.
  • 8

    Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a lightly oiled pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a lightly oiled pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
    3m

    Don't overload with sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.
  • 9

    Sprinkle about half of the shredded cheese over the sauce. Then, evenly distribute the cooked chicken, sausage, turkey bacon, green pepper, sweet corn, and onion over the cheese.
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    Sprinkle about half of the shredded cheese over the sauce. Then, evenly distribute the cooked chicken, sausage, turkey bacon, green pepper, sweet corn, and onion over the cheese.
    5m

    Distribute toppings evenly to ensure every slice has a good mix.
  • 10

    Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
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    Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
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    A generous layer of cheese provides that classic gooey texture.
  • 11

    Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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    Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
    20m

    Keep an eye on the pizza, as oven temperatures can vary.
  • 12

    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade loaded pizza!
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    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade loaded pizza!
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    Allowing it to cool briefly helps the cheese set and makes for cleaner slices.
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