BARBECUE CHICKEN BASIL CALZONES (OAMC)

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This recipe can be easily doubled. This freezes wonderfully and makes a great meal/snack to have on hand. You can also make these and eat them hot out of the oven. This recipe was created for Ready, Set, Cook! #6

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons basil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2/3 cup warm water
6 teaspoons instant powdered milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons margarine or 2 teaspoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 portabella mushrooms, chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese or 1 cup your favourite cheese
1 3/4 cups barbecue sauce, your favourite

Steps:

  • For the dough: Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and basil.
  • Add milk powder to water and stir until dissolved, add to dry mixture.
  • Add eggs and melted butter and mix well.
  • Set aside while making the filling.
  • For the filling: Cook onions in butter over medium heat until onions are tender.
  • Add chicken and mushroom pieces and cook 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in barbecue sauce and cheese.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll out into 8 inch circles.
  • Place 3/4 cup - 1 cup of filling in each circle.
  • Fold dough in half and seal edges tightly.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until top begins to brown slightly.
  • For OAMC: Cool and freeze at this point.
  • Defrost in the oven or microwave before serving.
  • Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce to dip if desired.

momo_soso 8
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These calzones are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Kwagala Timothy
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I made these calzones for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Nurrokiah Zaid
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These calzones were a bit bland. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Javier Ochoa
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I used a whole wheat dough and it worked great. These calzones are a healthy and delicious alternative to pizza.


Nobuhle Molefe
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These calzones were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were a big hit at my party.


Zain Lar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calzones turned out dry. I'll have to try again.


Adama Ibrahim
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I added some extra cheese to the filling and it was amazing! These calzones are a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Sajia Islam
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I used a store-bought BBQ sauce and it worked out great. These calzones were a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Carol Clark
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The BBQ sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise these calzones were delicious.


Micah B Animating
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I followed the recipe exactly and the calzones were perfect. My family loved them!


Stephani Berry
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These calzones were super easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Maira Rajpoot77
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The dough was a bit too thick for my taste, but the filling was amazing!


Sharon Keene
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I'm not usually a fan of BBQ chicken, but these calzones were delicious! The basil really balanced out the flavors.


World Discovery
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These calzones were a hit! The BBQ chicken and basil flavors paired perfectly, and the dough was cooked to perfection.