Golden calzones stuffed with creamy chicken Alfredo and melty cheese, served with marinara dipping sauce. Comfort food at its best!
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Servings & Timing
Yield: 4 calzones
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Dietary Badges:
Family-Friendly
Comfort Food
✅ Ingredients
For the Chicken Alfredo Filling
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Dough
1 package active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ tsp)
1 cup warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
For Assembly
¼ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Olive oil (for brushing)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Marinara sauce, for dipping
📖 Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
2. Make the Chicken Alfredo Filling
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens, 3–5 minutes.
Stir in shredded chicken. Cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the Calzones
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Punch down dough, divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a 6–8 inch circle.
Spoon chicken Alfredo filling onto one side of each circle. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal (crimp with fork for extra hold).
Place on baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle mozzarella.
4. Bake & Serve
Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Garnish with parsley. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
🌟 Tips & Variations
Shortcut Dough: Use store-bought pizza dough for quicker prep.
Extra Veggies: Add spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli to the filling.
Cheese Lovers: Swap Swiss, provolone, or gouda for variety.
Freezer Friendly: Assemble calzones, freeze unbaked, then bake directly from frozen (add 5–8 mins).
❄️ Storage
Fridge: Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Freezer: Wrap baked calzones in foil, freeze up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F until warm.
💌 Final Notes
These Chicken Alfredo Calzones are creamy, cheesy, and downright irresistible. With a buttery crust and hearty filling, they’re a guaranteed hit at family dinners or game nights.