Wood-Fired Pizza with Chipotle-Spiced Sausage and Roasted Poblano

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

A smoky wood-fired crust topped with spicy chipotle sausage, sweet roasted poblano peppers, and melted mozzarella. This mexican-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes turns pound, room temperature pizza dough, medium poblano peppers, shredded mozzarella cheese into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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

• 1 pound, room temperature pizza dough
• 8 oz, casing removed Italian sausage with chipotle seasoning
• 2 medium poblano peppers
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to its highest setting (500°F) and place a pizza stone or steel inside to heat for at least 45 minutes.
2. Step 2: Char 2 medium poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally until blackened on all sides, about 8 minutes. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes, then peel off skins, remove seeds, and slice into strips.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz chipotle-seasoned Italian sausage (removed from casing) and 2 minced garlic cloves, breaking up the sausage with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
4. Step 4: On a floured surface, stretch 1 pound pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal.
5. Step 5: Spread 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
6. Step 6: Distribute cooked sausage and garlic evenly over the sauce, then layer with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and roasted poblano strips. Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano over the top.
7. Step 7: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
8. Step 8: Remove pizza from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, slice, and serve immediately.