Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Parmesan Calzone Recipe. Combining crispy chicken tenders, gooey mozzarella, and rich Parmesan cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly golden calzone crust, this dish is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, these calzones promise to impress with every bite. Easy to make and customizable, you can swap out ingredients to suit your taste, making it a versatile favorite. Perfect for sharing during movie nights or parties, kids will love the fun shape and delicious filling. Dive into this delightful meal that brings joy to any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16–20 ounces pizza dough
- 6–7 fully cooked crispy chicken tenders (sliced)
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce on one half of the dough; top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and sliced chicken.
- Fold the dough over to seal it well; pinch edges.
- Place on a greased baking sheet; baste with melted butter and make slits on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes; add remaining sauce and cheese, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5-7 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg