Try out our Chicken Sausage & Hot Pepper Ricotta Bake recipe today! This dish features chicken sausage, hot peppers, and creamy ricotta baked with melted mozzarella, provolone, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Prep Time 10 Min | Cook Time 30 Min | Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken sausage links
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz sautéed onions
  • 3 tbsp fried long hot peppers
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Warm bread or crackers, for scooping

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken sausage until browned and fully cooked, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Stir in the onions and hot peppers and cook until fragrant. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, then pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer until slightly reduced.
  • Lower the heat and stir in the ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Season with black pepper and salt.
  • Fold the chicken sausage back into the skillet mixture. Stir in half of the mozzarella and half of the provolone until just melted, then mix in half of the chopped parsley.
  • Transfer to an oven-safe baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and all of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden.
  • Let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve with hot bread or crackers for scooping.
  • Enjoy!

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