Cheesy Garlic Chicken Calzone

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4.7

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 Pieces

  • Calories

    415 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Calzone

Easy cheesy chicken calzones are made with pizza dough, stuffed with tender chicken and two kinds of cheese! Make easy, restaurant-quality Italian calzones right in your own home perfect for the whole family, then enjoy every gooey cheesy bite!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken leftover chicken, diced chicken breast, or diced rotisserie chicken can also be used
  • ½ cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 large eggs divided
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese I used full fat ricotta cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon basil dried
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces pizza dough storebought or homemade pizza dough both work great, anything between 12-16 ounces of dough works
  • 2 tablespoons flour for rolling dough, this doesn't have to be exact
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • marinara for serving optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray..
  2. Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces that are about ½ inch wide. Roughly chop the spinach into pieces.
  3. Separate one egg and add the egg yolk to a medium sized bowl. Place the egg white in a small bowl to the side for later. To the egg yolk, add ricotta cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil and salt, then mix well until combined. Add the chopped spinach, and again mix until combined.
  4. Divide the dough into four even pieces. Lightly flour the counter. Roll the pizza dough into four circles that are each about 7 inches wide.
  5. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture on half of the circle, leaving about an inch border around the edge, dividing evenly between the calzones.
  6. Add chicken on top of the ricotta cheese mixture, dividing it evenly between the calzones. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken, again splitting evenly between the calzones.
  7. Fold the dough in half over the filling to make a half moon shape. Starting in the center of the curve, press the dough together to seal the dough over the filling. Next take a little bit of the dough along the edge from the bottom and roll and fold it over the top to seal the edges and give it a pretty ridge.
  8. Carefully transfer unbaked calzones in a single layer to the baking sheet. Crack the second egg into the bowl with the egg white and beat the eggs together with a fork. Lightly brush the edges of the dough and the tops of the calzone with the egg.
  9. Bake until golden brown for about 15-18 minutes or until cooked through. Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy hot. Serve with optional marinara sauce that has been warmed for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pizza dough can be rolled out on a silicone baking mat without adding extra flour.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 146mg (49%) Sodium 939mg (39%) Potassium 188mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 738IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 939mg 39%
Potassium 188mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 738IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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