This Chicken Parmesan Calzone is packed with crispy chicken, gooey mozzarella, and rich pizza sauce, all wrapped in a golden pizza dough crust. Perfect for a family dinner or game day treat!
Ingredients
- 16–20 oz pizza dough
- 6–7 fully cooked crispy chicken tenders, sliced (such as Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips)
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Flour (for rolling out dough)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If using frozen chicken tenders, bake them according to the package instructions. Slice into smaller strips and set aside.
2. Roll Out the Dough:
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, like a pizza crust.
3. Assemble the Calzone:
- Spread ½ cup of pizza sauce over one half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
- Layer 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, all the Parmesan, and the sliced chicken tenders on top of the sauce.
4. Fold and Seal:
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Press and pinch the edges together to seal tightly.
5. Bake the Calzone:
- Place the calzone on a greased baking sheet. Brush the top with melted butter and use a knife to cut three ½-inch slits in the top for ventilation.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Add Topping:
- Remove the calzone from the oven. Spread ¼ cup of pizza sauce and sprinkle ½ cup of shredded mozzarella over the top, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Cool and Serve:
- Let the calzone cool for 5–7 minutes, then slice into strips for serving.
Nutrition (Per Serving, 1 Piece):
- Calories: 335
- Carbohydrates: 38.4g
- Protein: 20.3g
- Fat: 12.7g
- Saturated Fat: 5.1g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
- Sodium: 746mg
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugar: 0.3g
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