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Buffalo Chicken Mini Calzones

These delicious mini calzones are filled with three cheeses and buffalo chicken for a great easy snack or party appetizer!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 mini calzones
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pizza dough
  • 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked & shredded
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup pepperoncinis sliced
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1 tsp water
  • ½ cup blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing - optional for dipping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine the chicken and buffalo sauce in a medium bowl, then set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder. oregano and red pepper flakes.
  4. Divide the dough in half, roll the dough out to app ¼ inch.
  5. Use a 3” pastry cutter to cut circles in the dough.
  6. Remove the excess dough around the circles.
  7. Set the circles aside and roll out the remaining dough (including the excess dough that you set aside).
  8. Cut circles in the dough, remove the excess dough, and roll out again, cut the circles, and repeat until all of the dough has been used and you have app. 16 circles of dough.
  9. Roll each circle of dough to app 1/8 inch thickness.
  10. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture on each circle, leaving the edges clear.
  11. Place a spoonful of buffalo chicken in the middle of each circle, then top with a couple of pepperoncinis.
  12. Combine the whisked egg & water in a small bowl.
  13. Use your finger, or a small brush to brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash.
  14. Pick up each calzone and stretch two sides of the dough out and over the filling.
  15. Use your fingers to press each calzone closed, then place the calzones on a baking sheet.
  16. Brush the tops with the additional egg wash.
  17. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 155mg (3%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16mini calzones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 522mg 22%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 155mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.