Baked Chicken Alfredo Calzones
Baked Chicken Alfredo Calzones are a deliciously creamy and comforting dish that brings a delightful twist to traditional Italian cuisine. Each calzone is filled with tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all encased in crispy pizza dough. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these calzones can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices, making them versatile and satisfying. In under an hour, you can impress your family and friends with this indulgent meal that’s sure to become a new favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until no longer pink. Let cool before shredding.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with Alfredo sauce and minced garlic.
- Roll out the pizza dough into circles about 6 inches in diameter.
- Spoon filling onto one half of each circle, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then fold and seal the edges.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg