Buffalo Chicken Calzone
Prepare to elevate your game-day snacking with this irresistible Buffalo Chicken Calzone! Combining bold buffalo chicken, melty mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing, this recipe wraps all your favorite flavors inside golden, flaky pizza dough. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, the filling is sealed in and brushed with an egg wash for a crisp, shiny crust. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with extra ranch or buffalo sauce for dipping. Whether it’s an easy weeknight dinner or a party-ready appetizer, this calzone will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 1.5 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, buffalo sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Spread the chicken mixture over one half of the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the edges.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and a drizzle of ranch dressing over the chicken mixture.
Carefully fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a semi-circle. Press the edges together firmly to seal, then crimp the edges with a fork to ensure the filling stays inside during baking.
Transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of the calzone with the egg wash for a golden, shiny crust.
Using a sharp knife, make 3 small slits on top of the calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the calzone is golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with extra ranch dressing or buffalo sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 2173 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
