Spicy Chorizo and Jalapeño Thin-Crust Pizza
A bold pizza loaded with spicy chorizo, fresh jalapeños, and melted cheese on a thin, crispy crust. This mexican-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, thinly sliced chorizo sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 750 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 250 g pizza dough
- 100 ml tomato sauce
- 100 g, thinly sliced chorizo sausage
- 2 medium, thinly sliced jalapeño peppers
- 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking tray inside.
- Step 2: Roll out 250 g pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch thin circle.
- Step 3: Transfer dough onto parchment paper.
- Step 4: Spread 100 ml tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
- Step 6: Distribute 100 g thinly sliced chorizo sausage over the cheese.
- Step 7: Scatter 2 thinly sliced medium jalapeño peppers evenly.
- Step 8: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp salt over the toppings.
- Step 9: Slide the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone or tray.
- Step 10: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Step 11: Remove from oven, let cool 3 minutes, slice, and serve for a spicy kick.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Chorizo and Jalapeño Thin-Crust Pizza take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 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 Spicy Chorizo and Jalapeño Thin-Crust Pizza?
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 pizza dough from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Chorizo and Jalapeño Thin-Crust Pizza?
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 Spicy Chorizo and Jalapeño Thin-Crust Pizza for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Spicy Chorizo and Jalapeño Thin-Crust Pizza?
Mexican pizza 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.
