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Buffalo Chicken Calzones

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These Buffalo Chicken Calzones are a fun meal perfect for game day or a cozy family dinner. With zesty flavors and gooey cheese, they offer a delightful experience for everyone.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 calzones 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 medium chicken breasts, diced
  • ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup bleu cheese or ranch dressing
  • Flour and cornmeal for preparing the dough
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
  • Extra buffalo hot sauce or dressing for dipping

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with buffalo sauce in a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook marinated chicken until done, then mix with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
  • Preheat the oven to 475°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  • Divide pizza dough into six balls, roll each into a round, and fill with chicken and cheese.
  • Seal calzones, brush with egg wash, and cut a small slit on top.
  • Bake in the oven for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool, slice, and serve with extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for enhanced flavor.
Keep an eye on calzones while baking to prevent overcooking.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 70