Chicken and Veggie Calzones

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 cup marinara sauce, for serving

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Sauté vegetables
3. 3

   Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

   0:30 · Cook garlic
4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. 5

   Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 8-inch circle.

6. 6

   Spoon about 3/4 cup of the chicken and cheese filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border.

7. 7

   Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together. Crimp with a fork to seal.

8. 8

   Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and cut two small slits in each for ventilation.

9. 9

   Bake until golden brown and the dough is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

   20:00 · Bake calzones
10. 10

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

    5:00 · Rest before serving