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Chicken Calzone

Cultural Context

Chicken Calzone is a beloved dish in Italian-American cuisine, originating from the tradition of stuffing dough with various fillings. This portable meal is often enjoyed at family gatherings and parties, reflecting the Italian heritage of using simple, fresh ingredients. Today, calzones can be found in pizzerias across the United States, often customized with different meats and vegetables to suit personal tastes.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup warm milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken, sliced
1.5 cups mushrooms, sliced
2-3 teaspoons butter

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still providing good melt.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a budget-friendly protein option.

1

Mix warm milk, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

2

Add all-purpose flour and mix well.

3

Cover the mixture and let it rest for 10 minutes.

4

After 10 minutes, knead the dough with your hands until smooth.

5

In a separate bowl, combine sliced chicken and mushrooms.

6

Add butter to the chicken and mushroom mixture and mix well.

7

Divide the dough into 4 small portions.

8

Roll out each portion and fill with the chicken and mushroom mixture.

9

Fold the dough over to create a calzone shape.

10

Let the calzones rest for 25 minutes before cooking.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Stuffed Chicken PizzaChicken Pocket

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