Chicken and Spinach Calzones Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Chicken and Spinach Calzones recipe combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and gooey cheese wrapped in a golden, crispy crust. It’s a delicious option for a quick dinner or a satisfying snack.

The recipe is simple and allows for customization with your favorite ingredients, making it a versatile chicken recipe that can cater to various tastes.

Easy Chicken and Spinach Calzones

These calzones are filled with a savory mixture of cooked chicken, sautéed spinach, and mozzarella cheese, all encased in pizza dough. The preparation takes about 30 minutes, and they serve 4 people, perfect for a family meal.

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Sauté Spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped spinach, cooking until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
Roll Out Dough: Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle on a floured surface.
Fill Calzones: Place a generous amount of the chicken and spinach mixture on one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.
Brush with Egg: Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce for dipping.