Description
Delicious calzones filled with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and a blend of rich cheeses, all wrapped in golden-brown dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 6-8 inch circles.
- Place a generous amount of the chicken mixture on one half of the dough circle.
- Fold the other half over and seal the edges firmly.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and cut small slits for steam vents.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For variety, consider making a Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Calzone by adding buffalo sauce to the filling or substituting chicken with sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: calzones, chicken, Alfredo, Italian, comfort food