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chicken parmesan calzone - Easy homemade recipe

Chicken Parmesan Calzone

Crispy, golden calzones filled with seasoned chicken, melted mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 lb pizza dough room temperature
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • All-purpose flour for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 6-8 minutes until just done. Remove from heat.
  3. Divide pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into 8-inch circles on floured surface.
  4. Spread marinara sauce on half of each circle, leaving 1-inch border. Layer with chicken, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  5. Fold dough over filling and crimp edges with fork to seal. Brush tops with beaten egg and cut small vents.
  6. Bake at 450°F for 12 minutes, then reduce to 375°F and bake 8-10 minutes more until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set slightly.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh basil or red pepper flakes. Calzones can be frozen before baking for up to 3 months.