Chicken Sausage Pizza Roll Ups with Marinara Dipping Sauce

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Savory chicken sausage rolled inside soft dough and baked to golden perfection, served with a tangy marinara sauce for dipping. This italian-inspired kid friendly ready in about 40 minutes pairs lean chicken sausage casings removed, refrigerated pizza dough, mozzarella cheese shredded for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.1 (14 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook 12 oz chicken sausage until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Roll out 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12x10-inch rectangle.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp garlic powder evenly over the dough.
  5. Step 5: Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Step 6: Starting at the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into 1-inch pieces and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Brush the tops with 1 tbsp olive oil and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  8. Step 8: Warm 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping. Serve the pizza roll ups hot with the marinara sauce on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Chicken Sausage Pizza Roll Ups with Marinara Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Chicken Sausage Pizza Roll Ups with Marinara Dipping Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep refrigerated pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Chicken Sausage Pizza Roll Ups with Marinara Dipping Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Chicken Sausage Pizza Roll Ups with Marinara Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Chicken Sausage Pizza Roll Ups with Marinara Dipping Sauce?

Italian kid friendly like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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