Chicken and Broccoli Calzone
Take your weeknight dinner menu to the next level with this irresistible Chicken and Broccoli Calzone! This homemade creation features a golden, flaky pizza dough stuffed to the brim with a creamy blend of shredded chicken, fresh broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, all seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs and garlic powder. Baked to perfection and brushed with a glossy egg wash, this calzone delivers a deliciously crispy crust that conceals a rich and savory filling. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for feeding the family. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for dipping to elevate each bite of this Italian-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup Fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce (for dipping)
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 circle, approximately 12 inches in diameter.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Spoon the chicken and broccoli mixture onto one side of the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edge.
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together, sealing them by pinching or crimping with a fork.
Carefully transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of the calzone with olive oil, then brush with the beaten egg for a glossy finish.
Using a sharp knife, cut 2-3 small slits on the top of the calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake the calzone in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and allow the calzone to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.0 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 4823 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.4 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 189.5 g | 379% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2272 mg | 175% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2106 mg | 45% | |
*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.
