Chicken Pesto Calzones – a delicious recipe with flour, active dry yeast, olive oil, chicken, mozzarella cheese, pesto store-bought. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Combine flour with 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt and yeast. Combine 1 cup warm water with 1/2 tbsp oil then mix into dry ingredients with a wooden spoon until dough becomes too firm to stir. Work dough into a ball then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 mins, until smooth and elastic.
2
Brush a large bowl with remaining oil. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap and a clean tea towel. Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Lightly grease a pizza or baking tray.
4
Divide dough into 4 equal portions then shape each portion into an 8 inch disc. Combine chicken, cheese, pesto and pine nuts then distribute over pizza bases, leaving a 1/3 inch border. Brush edge with egg then fold dough over filling, pinching edges to seal. Transfer to prepared pan, brush tops with egg and bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown.
5
Serve with mixed greens.
506
kcal
Calories
18
g
Fat
54
g
Carbs
31
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted, 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 5 1/4 ounces chicken shredded, and more.
Yes, Chicken Pesto 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.
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