Here’s a delicious Chicken Alfredo Calzone 🥟🍗—a cheesy, creamy, stuffed pizza pocket that’s perfect for a hearty meal:
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers
For Brushing
- 1 egg (beaten) or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add optional veggies if desired.
- Assemble the Calzones
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Divide dough into portions and roll into circles (about 6–8 inches).
- Place a generous amount of filling on one half of the dough circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Bake
- Place calzones on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush tops with beaten egg or olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with extra Alfredo sauce or marinara sauce for dipping.
✅ Tips:
- Avoid overfilling to prevent the calzone from bursting in the oven.
- For extra crispiness, brush the edges with olive oil and sprinkle a little Parmesan on top.
- You can make mini calzones for snack-sized servings.
I can also share a restaurant-style version with creamy garlic sauce and crispy crust if you want. Do you want me to?
