Chicken Olive Calzones Recipe

Name: Chicken Olive Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, 8 ounces; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1/4 cup ripe olives, pitted, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup cream cheese, tub style, with chives and onion; 10 ounces pizza dough; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional); 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, 8 ounces
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup ripe olives, pitted, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup cream cheese, tub style, with chives and onion
10 ounces pizza dough
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce (optional)

1
For filling, in a medium bowl combine chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, celery, ripe olives, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir in cream cheese. Set aside.
2
For calzones, unroll pizza dough. On lightly floured surface roll dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle. Cut into six 5-inch squares. Divide chicken-olive filling among the squares. Brush edges with water. Lift one corner and stretch dough over to the opposite corner. Seal edges of dough well with tines of a fork. Arrange calzones on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. In a small bowl combine egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over the calzones. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
3
Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with heated spaghetti sauce, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, 8 ounces, 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup celery, chopped, 1/4 cup ripe olives, pitted, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Olive Calzones 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.

Chicken Olive Calzones

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