Description
A comforting and delicious dish combining the richness of chicken Alfredo with crispy calzone dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. pizza dough (store-bought or fresh from a local pizzeria)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced (or 2 cooked chicken breasts)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
- For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or Cajun seasoning for a spicy twist)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- For the Butter Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Begin your culinary journey by preparing the Alfredo sauce. In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, melt the butter, allowing it to become bubbly. Once the butter has melted, introduce the minced garlic, cooking just until fragrant—be cautious not to let it burn. Next, pour in the heavy cream, incorporating the seasonings: Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Allow this mixture to simmer gently for about 3 minutes, which will help thicken the sauce slightly. The crowning glory comes next; stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into a creamy blend. This rich sauce will be the luscious filling for your calzones!
- With your Alfredo sauce ready, it’s time to prepare your calzones. Begin by dividing the pizza dough into four equal parts, each weighing around 4 ounces. On a floured surface, take one portion of the dough and roll it out into a circle approximately 6 inches in diameter. The dough should be thick enough to hold the fillings but not so thick that it results in a doughy texture once cooked. Spread one tablespoon of the now-cooled Alfredo sauce onto the center of the dough circle—be mindful not to overfill, as it can lead to messy calzones. On top of the sauce, add your diced rotisserie chicken evenly, followed by a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Now comes the fun part—folding the calzones! Carefully fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, enclosing the creamy filling. To ensure the calzone stays intact during cooking, pinch the edges together firmly. For an extra precaution, you might want to use a knife to crimp the edges further, preventing leaks as they cook. Finally, brush the top of each calzone with the melted butter combined with minced parsley, giving it an inviting golden hue and delicious flavor.
Notes
Make sure to preheat your air fryer for even cooking. If your model doesn’t have a preheat feature, run it at 400°F for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Protein: 24 g