Description
Use purchased pizza dough and leftover chicken to make this yummy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken breast (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) ball of pizza dough (brought to room temperature)
- flour (for rolling out dough)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- fresh chopped basil, for garnish
- grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheese, ricotta cheese, chicken, mushrooms, 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning and the salt. Mix well. Cover and chill until ready to fill the calzones.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch the dough down and divide it into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into an 8×10-inch oval. Lightly coat each oval with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Spoon half of the chicken mixture onto one-half of each oval.
- Fold a short end of each dough oval over its filling, forming 2 half-moon shaped calzones. Roll the bottom edge up and over, twisting and pressing with your thumb to seal as you go. Prick the top of each calzone in a few places with a fork to vent.
- Transfer the calzones to your prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2-inches apart. Brush the tops with egg wash and apply a sprinkling of Italian seasoning, using the remaining 1/2 teaspoon.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool until not-too-hot to handle. Cut each calzone into four wedges. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, calzones, pizza dough, Italian, mushroom