Description
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Calzones are a delicious and satisfying treat perfect for game day or any gathering. Filled with spicy buffalo chicken and gooey cheese, these calzones are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a pocket and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of buffalo sauce to your taste.
- These calzones can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Calzones, Game Day Treat, Appetizer