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Best Chicken Calzone From Home Recipe

Craving a delicious, homemade lunch? This recipe for the Best Chicken Calzone will become your new go-to! These savory pizza dough pockets are packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and melted cheese. Easy to make and even easier to devour, get ready for a flavor explosion in just 35 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 223.9 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Best Chicken Calzone From Home

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How to Make Best Chicken Calzone From Home

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Sauté 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1/2 of a red bell pepper, thinly sliced, in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and the cooled red pepper and garlic mixture.
  5. Toss until well combined.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Unroll one 13.5-ounce package of pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  8. Pat or roll out the dough to a 15x11-inch rectangle.
  9. Cut the dough in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise to create 4 equal rectangles.
  10. Place the dough pieces on a lightly floured surface.
  11. Spread 1/4 of 1.5 cups of shredded cooked chicken evenly onto one half of each dough rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  12. Top each chicken portion with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  13. Spread 1/4 of the sun-dried tomato mixture over the cheese.
  14. Add 3 fresh basil leaves to each calzone.
  15. Lightly brush the dough borders with water.
  16. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, pressing firmly to seal the edges with a fork.
  17. Place the calzones onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  18. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  19. Let cool slightly before serving warm or cold as sandwiches.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

24g

Carbs

1g

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