Chicken and Basil Calzones

Health score
7%
Chicken and Basil Calzones
40 min.
4
453kcal

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Are you craving a deliciously satisfying meal that brings comfort and flavor together? Look no further than these delectable Chicken and Basil Calzones! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you want to indulge in a savory dish, these handmade calzones are a wonderful way to enjoy wholesome ingredients wrapped in a golden, crispy crust.

With juicy ground chicken, fresh basil, and zesty garlic, each bite is bursting with flavor. The combination of spices and a generous helping of melty mozzarella cheese on top takes each calzone to the next level of gourmet! Plus, they are surprisingly easy to make. Using store-bought pizza dough cuts down on prep time, allowing you to whip up this tasty meal in just 40 minutes.

Whether you're serving them for a family dinner or impressing guests at a casual gathering, these calzones are sure to be a hit. Plus, they offer a balanced meal, coming in at about 453 calories per serving, making them a wonderful choice for health-conscious food lovers. Dive into each warm, cheesy calzone and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that will keep you coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • pound ground chicken breast 
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 13.8 ounce pizza crust dough refrigerated canned
  • 0.8 cup pizza sauce prepared

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add garlic and chicken to pan; saut 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring to crumble. Stir in pizza sauce and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in basil.
  5. Let stand 10 minutes.
  6. Unroll dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; cut dough into quarters. Pat each portion into an 8 x 6inch rectangle. Divide chicken mixture evenly among rectangles; top each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese. Working with one rectangle at a time, fold dough in half over filling, pinching edges to seal. Repeat procedure with remaining rectangles.
  7. Bake at 425 for 12 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein27.46%
Fat28.77%
Carbs43.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.25
Glycemic Load
0.94
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
13.259130577678%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:452.72kcal
22.64%
Fat:14.65g
22.53%
Saturated Fat:4.82g
30.12%
Carbohydrates:50.13g
16.71%
Net Carbohydrates:47.87g
17.41%
Sugar:7.89g
8.76%
Cholesterol:106.59mg
35.53%
Sodium:1083.03mg
47.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.46g
62.91%
Vitamin B3:6.83mg
34.15%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.95%
Phosphorus:283.39mg
28.34%
Iron:4.14mg
22.99%
Potassium:753.16mg
21.52%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.59%
Selenium:14.13µg
20.18%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.63%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14.05%
Calcium:129.86mg
12.99%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.52%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.4%
Fiber:2.26g
9.02%
Magnesium:35.49mg
8.87%
Vitamin K:8.8µg
8.38%
Vitamin A:383.41IU
7.67%
Copper:0.14mg
7.08%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
6.99%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.66%
Vitamin C:3.95mg
4.79%
Folate:7.64µg
1.91%
Source:My Recipes