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Best Chicken Calzone Recipe in 40 Minutes!

Chicken Calzone Recipe

This Chicken Calzone combines a crispy golden crust with a rich blend of cheeses, tender chicken, and fresh veggies for a hearty, flavorful Italian-inspired meal perfect for any night.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: italian american
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 524kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 5

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Grater (for cheeses)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet or Pizza Stone
  • Pastry brush (for egg wash)
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Oven

Ingredients

Calzone Filling:

  • 1 cup 250g fresh ricotta
  • 4 ounces 113.4g fresh Mozzarella , grated
  • 2 ounces 56.7g Parmesan , grated (½ cup)
  • 3 tablespoons 3.9g chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon 1.8g Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
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  • all-purpose flour as needed

Toppings:

  • ⅔- 1 cup pizza sauce homemade here
  • 1 cup cooked chicken
  • 1 cup 70g mushroom sliced
  • ½ -1 cup 92.5g-185g sliced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup 100g parmesan
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into individual circles.
    Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into individual circles.
  • Spread pizza sauce on half of each dough circle.
    Spread pizza sauce on half of each dough circle.
  • Layer cooked chicken, mushrooms, green bell peppers, and cheese mixture over the sauce.
    Layer cooked chicken, mushrooms, green bell peppers, and cheese mixture over the sauce.
  • Fold dough over filling and seal edges well. Brush tops with beaten egg.
    Fold dough over filling and seal edges well. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  • Place calzones on baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.
    Best Chicken Calzone Recipe in 40 Minutes!

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1682mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1172IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 473mg | Iron: 5mg