CHICKEN BROCCOLI CALZONES

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"Smoked mozarella cheese and golden raisins add to the excellent flavor of the broccoli and chicken in these easy-to-fix calzones," says field Editor Iola Egle from Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 calzones.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Sprinkle with sage; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the broccoli, chicken, cheese, basil and raisins; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-in. circle. Carefully place one circle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon a fourth of the chicken mixture onto half of the circle. Brush edges of dough with water; fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. , With a sharp knife, make two slashes on each calzone. Beat egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

Jason Stone
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These calzones were just okay. The filling was a little dry and the crust was too chewy.


Ashani Maduwanthi
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli.


Elizabeth Burnsed
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I'm not a big fan of calzones, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The calzones were really good.


Althaf Mohamed
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I made these calzones with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Nazir Abbas
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These calzones were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Nathan Blanchard
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I've never made calzones before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and the calzones turned out great!


Hugo Mulder
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The filling was bland and the crust was too thick.


King Emmy kiss
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These calzones were so good! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Basu Joshi
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I've made this calzone several times now and it's always a favorite. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love that I can customize the filling to my liking.


Joseph Umeh
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This chicken broccoli calzone was a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the calzone crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.