This Chicken Alfredo Calzone combines creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese inside a golden, crispy crust! A perfect meal for a cozy dinner or a fun twist on pizza night. 🍗🧀
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 25 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~550
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🍞 Pizza dough – 1 lb (450g)
- 🍗 Cooked chicken – 1 ½ cups, shredded
- 🧄 Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- 🥛 Alfredo sauce – ½ cup
- 🧀 Mozzarella cheese – 1 ½ cups, shredded
- 🧀 Parmesan cheese – ½ cup, grated
- 🌿 Italian seasoning – 1 tsp
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- 🥚 Egg wash – 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
- 🧂 Salt & Pepper – to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix chicken, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3️⃣ Roll the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
4️⃣ Fill & Fold: Spoon the chicken mixture onto one side of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the dough over the filling and press edges firmly to seal.
5️⃣ Brush & Bake: Brush the top with egg wash and make a few small slits for steam to escape. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy: Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm! 😋
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ Creamy & Cheesy – Rich Alfredo sauce with melty cheese!
✅ Quick & Easy – Minimal prep, maximum flavor.
✅ Great for Leftovers – Tastes even better the next day.
✅ Customizable – Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes!
🔥 Helpful Tips:
- Extra Crispy? Brush with olive oil before baking.
- Dipping Sauce? Serve with extra Alfredo sauce or marinara.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes or until warm.
Enjoy your warm, creamy, and utterly delicious Chicken Alfredo Calzone! 🍕🧀🔥