Best Chicken Calzone From Home Recipe

Name: Best Chicken Calzone From Home
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup); 5 large sun-dried tomatoes, diced; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, to taste; salt and pepper; 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough; 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 1/2 pound); 2 -4 ounces havarti cheese, in slices (quantity to taste); 12 leaves fresh basil; olive oil; 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough

Servings: persons

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
5 large sun-dried tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
salt and pepper
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 1/2 pound)
2 -4 ounces havarti cheese, in slices (quantity to taste)
12 leaves fresh basil
olive oil
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough

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["Preheat the oven at 400u00b0F.", "Saute garlic and red bell pepper, in olive oil, for about 3 minutes (just enough to ""combine"" the flavors). Put aside to cool.", "In a bowl combine sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, chili and red pepper mixture. Toss until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper.", "Unroll pizza dough onto clean work surface.", "Pat out to 15x11-inch rectangle; cut in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise to form 4 rectangles.", "Place the dough pieces on a floured surface.", "Spread a 1/4 of the shredded chicken on one side of each dough piece. Be sure to leave 1/2 inch of the dough border free.", "Place one slice of cheese over each portion.", "Spread the vegetable mix over the cheese.", "Add 3 leaves fresh basil to each calzone.", "Brush the dough borders with little water and cover the filling with the dough (using the side without filling) and seal edges with fork.", "Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray and cook for about 20 minutes or as desired until golden brown/middle down.", "Serve warm or cold as sandwiches."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup), 5 large sun-dried tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Best Chicken Calzone From Home falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Best Chicken Calzone From Home

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