Buffalo Chicken Calzones Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and shredded cheese.
• STEP 3.Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle and cut it into quarters.
• STEP 4.Place a quarter of the chicken mixture onto one half of each dough quarter.
• STEP 5.Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
• STEP 6.Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.
• STEP 7.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 8.Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
• STEP 9.Serve the buffalo chicken calzones with extra buffalo sauce and ranch dressing for dipping.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to fully cook the chicken before adding it to the filling.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing to suit your taste.
• You can add additional toppings like diced celery or blue cheese crumbles to the filling for extra flavor.
• If you don't have pizza dough, you can use refrigerated crescent roll dough as a substitute.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover calzones can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the calzones in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the buffalo chicken calzones as a main dish with a side salad or coleslaw for a complete meal.