How to Make BBQ Chicken Calzones - A Step-by-Step Guide

BBQ Chicken Calzones are a delicious and satisfying twist on traditional calzones, combining the smoky and savory flavors of barbecue chicken with gooey melted cheese and tender dough. This recipe is perfect for when you're craving something indulgent and comforting, and it's also a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.

What's great about BBQ Chicken Calzones is that they're incredibly versatile. You can customize them to suit your taste preferences, adding or omitting ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
  • ½ small onion, chopped
  • ⅔ cup barbeque sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Add shredded chicken and onion to hot bacon grease in the pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until onion is tender. Stir in 1/3 cup barbeque sauce; remove from heat. Mix in crumbled bacon.
  • Roll pizza crust dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Press out to an even thickness, then cut in half. Divide chicken mixture between dough pieces, spreading over 1/2 of each dough piece to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
  • Drizzle remaining barbeque sauce over the filling. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Fold uncovered portion of dough over the filling. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Cool for a few minutes, then cut each calzone in half for 4 servings. Serve with additional barbeque sauce if desired.
  • Nutrition

    564 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 244mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 368mg