Ingredients
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- Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices Provolone Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 Crispy Chicken Cutlets or Chicken Tenders (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil leaves
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a pizza stone or an upside-down baking sheet in the oven to heat.
- Slice the crispy chicken cutlets into thin strips or cubes. Set them aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a large circle or rectangle, depending on your preference and the shape of your baking stone or sheet. Make sure it’s not too thin to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Start by spreading a single layer of tomato sauce onto the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border around the edges for sealing. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Place the Provolone cheese slices on top of the tomato sauce.
- Add the sliced crispy chicken on top of the Provolone cheese.
- Sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the Grated Parmesan cheese on top of the Mozzarella.
- Tear a few fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the cheese and chicken filling.
- Carefully fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Press the edges of the dough together to seal the calzone. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a secure seal.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg to make an egg wash.
- Brush the top of the calzone with the egg wash. This will give it a beautiful golden brown color when baked.
- Carefully transfer the calzone to the preheated oven, placing it directly on the pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the calzone is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the calzone from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with more fresh basil if desired.
- Serve your chicken parm calzone with extra tomato sauce or pizza sauce for dipping, if you like.