Seasoned Chicken Calzones
Indulge in the irresistible charm of these easy-to-make Seasoned Chicken Calzones—an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Crafted with tender shredded chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a burst of flavor from marinara sauce blended with Italian seasoning and garlic powder, these calzones are a savory treat encased in golden, flaky pizza dough. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, they're brushed with an egg wash for that bakery-style shine and baked to perfection in just 25 minutes. Serve them warm with extra marinara for dipping, and watch these homemade calzones become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Dust your work surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough into a large circle, about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 4 equal sections to create individual calzones.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Spoon an even amount of the chicken mixture onto one side of each dough section, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling, creating a half-circle shape. Press the edges firmly together to seal, then crimp the edges with a fork for extra security.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each calzone with the egg wash to give them a golden, glossy finish.
Use a sharp knife to carefully cut 2-3 small vents on the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the calzones to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.1 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.7 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 801 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 5373 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.3 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 242.9 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1358 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1979 mg | 42% | |
*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.
