Chicken, Cheese, And Broccoli Calzone Recipe

Name: Chicken, Cheese, And Broccoli Calzone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed and chopped coarse; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/4 cup pesto sauce; salt; black pepper; flour, for counter; 1 lb pizza dough; 2 tablespoons olive oil; kosher salt

Servings: persons

1
Position oven rack in middle position; preheat to 450u00b0.
2
Pat broccoli dry and toss with mozzarella, chicken, and pesto; season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
On a floured counter, roll out dough to 12-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick.
4
Mound filling over half of dough, leaving a 1-inch border around edge.
5
Brush edges of dough with water.
6
Fold other half of dough over filling and press edges to seal.
7
Grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil; slide wide spatula under calzone and tranfer to baking sheet.
8
Use sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut 5 slits diagonally across top.
9
Brush remaining oil over top and sprinkle with coarse salt.
10
Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden.
11
Cool briefly, cut into slices and serve.

431

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Carbs

Protein

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed and chopped coarse, 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1/4 cup pesto sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Cheese, And Broccoli 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken, Cheese, And Broccoli Calzone

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Variations & substitutions

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