Name: Copycat Louise’s Italian Cafe Grilled Chicken Calzones Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 10 oz pizza dough; 1/4 cup pesto; 6 tbsp ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 oz mozzarella cheese; 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes; 1 chicken breast; 1 tsp Parmesan/Romano mixture; 2 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; parsley sprigs

Copycat Louise’s Italian Cafe Grilled Chicken Calzones Recipe

Another great way to do pizza is by making these chicken calzones recipe! This Italian favorite is like a pizza folded in half for easier eating and contains surprises inside with each bite.

How To Make Copycat Louise's Italian Cafe Grilled Chicken Calzones

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

10 oz pizza dough, refrigerated
1/4 cup pesto, prepared
6 tbsp ricotta cheese
1 1/2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 chicken breast , boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces,half, partly cooked.
1 tsp Parmesan/Romano mixture, grated
2 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
parsley sprigs , for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Unroll pizza dough and place on greased baking sheet.
Layer pesto, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes and chicken breast pieces in middle of dough.
Lift one edge of dough and stretch over the filling to form a half-moon.
Seal edges by pressing with tines of fork or pizza wheel, and make a fluted edge around the seal.
Prick top with fork to allow steam to escape. Brush with olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.