Why Make This Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Calzones are a perfect dish for those craving a spicy twist on classic comfort food. They are easy to make and offer a delicious blend of flavors. With tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey cheese all wrapped in crispy pizza dough, they make for a great lunch, snack, or dinner.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Calzones

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 package pizza dough
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, mozzarella, blue cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 4 equal squares.
Spoon the chicken mixture onto one half of each square.
Fold the other half over and seal the edges.
Brush the calzones with olive oil.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

How to Serve Buffalo Chicken Calzones

Serve these calzones hot, straight from the oven. They pair well with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch or extra buffalo sauce. Add a side salad or some veggie sticks for a complete meal.

How to Store Buffalo Chicken Calzones

If you have leftovers, let the calzones cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

Tips to Make Buffalo Chicken Calzones

Make sure not to overfill the calzones, or they may burst while baking.
Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for a unique flavor.
If you like a little crunch, sprinkle some breadcrumbs on top before baking.

Variation

For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with cooked cauliflower or chickpeas mixed with buffalo sauce.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought pizza dough?

Yes, store-bought pizza dough works perfectly for this recipe. It’s a time saver!

Can I freeze Buffalo Chicken Calzones?

Yes, you can freeze uncooked calzones. Just wrap them in plastic wrap and foil. When you’re ready to eat, bake them from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely! Using rotisserie chicken can save you time and adds great flavor to the calzones.

Buffalo Chicken Calzones

Author: mohamed175
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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Description

Delicious calzones stuffed with tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and gooey cheese wrapped in crispy pizza dough.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 package pizza dough
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, mozzarella, blue cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 4 equal squares.
Spoon the chicken mixture onto one half of each square.
Fold the other half over and seal the edges.
Brush the calzones with olive oil.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Serve these calzones hot with your favorite dipping sauces. Pair with a side salad or veggie sticks for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 calzone
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken, calzones, comfort food, pizza dough, easy recipe