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Chicken and Pesto Calzones
Chicken and Pesto Calzones
Chicken and Pesto Calzones are delicious folded pizza pockets filled with seasoned chicken, pesto sauce, cheese, and sometimes vegetables. They are a tasty and convenient meal option that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz. chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 20 oz. pizza dough ball (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup marinara sauce divided
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 oz. parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- 1 medium egg beaten
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is fragrant, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll out into 1/4-inch thick circles.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, 1/4 cup of marinara sauce, pesto, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the filling between the 4 pizza rounds, spreading it only on one half of the dough. Fold the other side of the dough on top of the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
- Arrange the calzones on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg.
- Transfer into the oven and bake until deeply golden on top, approximately 14-16 minutes.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Serve with the remaining marinara as a dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 667kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 74g (25%)Protein: 38g (76%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 115mg (38%)Sodium: 1850mg (80%)Potassium: 502mg (14%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 1064IU (21%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 278mg (28%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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