Calzone Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Calzone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the baking sheets; 6 slices pancetta, chopped; 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato paste; Basic Pizza Dough; 7 oz (200g) mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large beaten egg, to seal

Servings: persons

3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the baking sheets
6 slices pancetta, chopped
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato paste
Basic Pizza Dough
7 oz (200g) mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large beaten egg, to seal

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the pancetta, chicken, and green pepper and cook until the chicken is opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
3
Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
4
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
5
Divide the dough into four equal portions.
6
Roll out each on a lightly floured work surface into a 9in (23cm) round.
7
Spread the tomato paste over the lower half of each dough round, leaving a 1/2 in (13mm) border.
8
Divide the filling evenly over the paste, then top with equal amounts of the mozzarella and parsley.
9
Season generously with the pepper.
10
Brush the exposed edges of the dough with the beaten egg.
11
Fold over to enclose the filling, pressing the edges together firmly with your fingers or a fork to seal.
12
Brush with the remaining olive oil.
13
Bake for 2025 minutes or until the edges are crisp and golden brown.
14
Serve hot.
15
Variation
16
Spicy Calzone
17
Fry 12 tsp of dried chile flakes in the mix in step 1 for added heat.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the baking sheets, 6 slices pancetta, chopped, 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Calzone 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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