Chicken Cheese and Broccoli Calzone
Crispy on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside, this Chicken Cheese and Broccoli Calzone is the ultimate comfort food delight. Perfectly seasoned shredded chicken, tender steamed broccoli, and a blend of melty mozzarella and Parmesan are tucked into a golden, flaky pizza dough crust. With just a touch of garlic powder and Italian seasoning, each bite bursts with savory, Italian-inspired flavors. Brushed with an egg wash for a gorgeous finish and baked to perfection, this calzone is ideal for a family dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch it disappear in no time! Ready in only 35 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious way to elevate your weeknight meals. Keywords: chicken calzone, broccoli calzone, cheesy calzone, easy dinner recipes, Italian comfort food, quick weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (steamed and chopped) Broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons (for rolling dough) All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large (beaten, for egg wash) Egg
- 0.5 cup (for dipping, optional) Marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well incorporated.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a large circle, about 12 inches in diameter.
Place the chicken, cheese, and broccoli filling on one half of the dough, leaving about 1 inch of border along the edge.
Carefully fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges together and seal by crimping them with a fork.
Transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of the calzone with beaten egg to give it a golden, shiny crust.
Using a sharp knife, make 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 the calzone from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.3 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 3923 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.5 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 212.6 g | 425% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1615 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*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.
