Description
These Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Calzones combine tender shredded chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, mozzarella and ricotta for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Wrapped in golden pizza dough and brushed with egg, they deliver a satisfying crunch and savory cheese pull, perfect for quick weeknight meals or weekend family gatherings. Each calzone serves a hearty portion, offering comfort food flavor with easy preparation, making it an ideal recipe for busy home cooks seeking Italian inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out pizza dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut circles.
- Mix chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Place filling on dough circles, fold and seal edges.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until golden.
- Cool 3‑5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the filling. The calzones freeze well
- wrap tightly and reheat in a 350°F oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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