Chicken Crust Stuffed Calzone
Chicken Crust Stuffed Calzone
Ingredients
For the Chicken Crust
- 450 g ground chicken
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- all-purpose seasoning, to taste
For the Filling
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, to 3 tablespoons
- 2 slices cooked ham
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese, or 1/2 cup shredded
For the Topping
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, to 1/2 cup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 380°F (195°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380
- 2
Spread the ground chicken evenly on the parchment paper, forming a thin oval or circle. Press it down firmly to create a compact base.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Season the chicken base with salt, black pepper, and your favorite all-purpose seasoning, according to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
On one half of the chicken base, spread the cream cheese. Layer ham, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese on top.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully fold the empty half of the chicken base over the filling, creating a calzone shape. Gently seal the edges to enclose the filling.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Brush the top of the calzone with beaten egg and then sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden, crispy on the outside, and fully cooked inside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 380
- 8
Let the calzone rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Crust Stuffed Calzone
For the Chicken Crust
- 450 g ground chicken
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- all-purpose seasoning, to taste
For the Filling
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, to 3 tablespoons
- 2 slices cooked ham
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese, or 1/2 cup shredded
For the Topping
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, to 1/2 cup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 380°F (195°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380 - 2
Spread the ground chicken evenly on the parchment paper, forming a thin oval or circle. Press it down firmly to create a compact base.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Season the chicken base with salt, black pepper, and your favorite all-purpose seasoning, according to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
On one half of the chicken base, spread the cream cheese. Layer ham, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese on top.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully fold the empty half of the chicken base over the filling, creating a calzone shape. Gently seal the edges to enclose the filling.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Brush the top of the calzone with beaten egg and then sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden, crispy on the outside, and fully cooked inside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 380 - 8
Let the calzone rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 5 min