BBQ Chicken Calzone

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Melt-in-your-mouth BBQ Chicken Calzone recipe for a delightful meal

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

940

Sugar

15g

Fat

39g

BBQ Chicken Calzone is a mouth-watering food that is a variation of the popular pizza. The barbecued chicken and cheese filling make it a perfect meal for meat lovers. The pizza dough is rolled out thin and stuffed with the chicken and cheese mixture before baking it into a fluffy and crispy calzone. This recipe is a great way to spice up a classic pizza while satisfying cravings. It is a perfect dinner on movie nights or a quick lunch option that will leave you satisfied until the next meal. The BBQ Chicken Calzone is a must-try for anyone who loves pizza and barbecued chicken.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	Roll out pizza dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
3.	Cut pizza dough into two halves and place one half on a baking sheet.
4.	In a bowl, combine cooked chicken breast and barbecue sauce.
5.	Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the pizza dough on the baking sheet.
6.	Mix shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and egg in a bowl.
7.	Spoon the cheese mixture on top of the chicken mixture.
8.	Place the second half of the pizza dough on top of the cheese mixture.
9.	Bake the calzone in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
10.	Serve immediately, sliced into portions.

PROS

The BBQ Chicken Calzone is a perfect combination of crispy crust, tender chicken, and melted cheese.

It is easy to prepare and customizable to individual preferences.

CONS

High in calories and fat due to the cheese and pizza dough.

Not suitable for people with gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein that helps build and repair muscles and bones.
The barbecue sauce contains antioxidants known to fight inflammation and protect cells from damage.

	pizza dough
	1/2 cup boneless chicken breast , cooked
	1/4 cup barbecue sauce
	1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
	2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
	1 egg