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BBQ CHICKEN CALZONES

BBQ Chicken Calzones

These BBQ Chicken Calzones are packed with flavor and perfect for a quick dinner!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Calzone Filling
  • 4 slices bacon Cook until crispy
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 0.5 g small onion, chopped Chop finely
  • 160 ml BBQ sauce Use your favorite brand
  • 1 g 10-oz refrigerated pizza dough For best results, let dough come to room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella Can substitute with cheddar
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro Optional, for garnish
  • 1 g Extra BBQ sauce for dipping Serve on the side

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Cook the bacon until browned; drain and crumble. In the bacon fat, soften the onion with the chicken. Mix in ⅓-cup of the BBQ sauce and crumbled bacon.
  3. Flatten the pizza dough and halve it. Divide the chicken filling between the two halves. Add the remaining BBQ sauce, mozzarella, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Fold each dough piece over the filling; seal the edges with a fork. Bake for about 25 minutes until the calzones are golden brown.
  5. Let the calzones rest briefly before cutting each in half. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Notes

For a smoky flavor, consider using smoked mozzarella. These calzones can be frozen before baking for a make-ahead meal.