Description
Delectable chicken parmesan calzone wraps classic Italian flavors into a crispy, golden-crusted pocket of pure comfort. Melted mozzarella, tender chicken, and marinara sauce create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1620 ounces (45.94 kilograms) pizza dough
- 67 fully cooked crispy chicken tenders, sliced
- 8 ounces (226.8 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) grated parmesan cheese
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
Coating Ingredient:
- flour for dough
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400 °F, preparing for a golden culinary adventure.
- If working with frozen chicken tenders, follow package instructions to cook them thoroughly until perfectly tender.
- Carefully slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized strips, setting them aside for the upcoming flavor-packed assembly.
- Gently stretch and roll the dough into a generous 12-inch circular canvas, mimicking a traditional pizza base.
- Strategically spread pizza sauce across one half of the dough, maintaining a clean one-inch border around the perimeter.
- Layer the prepared section with a generous blanket of mozzarella cheese, sprinkle the parmesan generously, and arrange the chicken strips in an even, appetizing pattern.
- Gracefully fold the bare half of the dough over the lavish filling, creating a crescent moon shape, and meticulously crimp the edges to create a secure seal.
- Transfer the calzone onto a lightly greased baking sheet, then lovingly brush the surface with melted butter for a golden sheen.
- Create three strategic half-inch vents using a sharp knife to allow steam escape during baking.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the exterior turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Carefully remove from the oven, then artfully distribute additional pizza sauce and a final sprinkle of mozzarella, again respecting the one-inch border.
- Return to the oven for a final 10-minute crisping session.
- Once removed, allow the calzone to rest and cool for 5-7 minutes, then slice into inviting strips ready for serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality mozzarella and freshly grated parmesan for maximum flavor complexity.
- Chicken tenders can be swapped with rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breast for variety.
- Ensure dough is rolled thin and evenly to prevent thick, doughy sections in the calzone.
- Seal edges tightly with a fork to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Allow calzone to rest after baking so cheese sets and becomes less runny.
- Create gluten-free version by using cauliflower pizza crust or gluten-free dough alternatives.
- Add extra herbs like basil or oregano inside filling for more aromatic profile.
- Brush egg wash instead of butter for shinier, golden-brown exterior crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1075 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg