If you're looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal, then a chicken, cheese, and broccoli calzone is the perfect recipe for you. This classic Italian dish is made with a simple dough that is filled with a flavorful mixture of tender chicken, gooey melted cheese, and crisp-tender broccoli. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to be a hit! In this article, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of making this mouthwatering calzone, from preparing the dough to assembling and baking it to perfection. So grab your apron and let's get started!
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CHICKEN BROCCOLI CALZONES
"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
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.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CALZONES
Calzones are a terrific lunch idea for the grab-and-go types. If you have more time in the kitchen then consider these options: when cooking for one, try freezing the remaining three calzones for other meals and baking them from frozen. For family meals, get kids involved rolling out the dough or picking vegetables for the filling to help teach them about healthy choices.
Provided by Developed for CFC by Amanda Garbutt
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the broccoli, tomato sauce, olive oil, shredded chicken, cheese and fresh basil.
- On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch 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 a small slash on each calzone; this will let any steam escape. Beat egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts :
BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CALZONE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and broccoli. Mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Roll dough out to a 12-inch circle. Spread cheese filling over 1 side of circle, to within 1-inch of the edge. Lift 1 side of dough and fold over so that it meets the other side, forming a half moon, and pinch the edges together to seal.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Transfer calzone to a large baking sheet sprinkle the top with cheese. Bake 15 minutes, until puffed up golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
CHICKEN, CHEESE, AND BROCCOLI CALZONE
Make and share this Chicken, Cheese, and Broccoli Calzone recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position oven rack in middle position; preheat to 450°.
- Pat broccoli dry and toss with mozzarella, chicken, and pesto; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- On a floured counter, roll out dough to 12-inch round, about ¼ inch thick.
- Mound filling over half of dough, leaving a 1-inch border around edge.
- Brush edges of dough with water.
- Fold other half of dough over filling and press edges to seal.
- Grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil; slide wide spatula under calzone and tranfer to baking sheet.
- Use sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut 5 slits diagonally across top.
- Brush remaining oil over top and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden.
- Cool briefly, cut into slices and serve.
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE
This chicken and broccoli casserole is really rich and filling. I get requests for it all the time at family gatherings. One dish, not a lot of fuss, and good eats.
Provided by lilshortcake1
Categories Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine broccoli and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Transfer broccoli to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add chicken, condensed soup, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, salad dressing, and lemon juice and mix until well combined.
- Mix crushed crackers and melted butter together; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1033.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHICKEN BROCCOLI CALZONES RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by flour_arrangements
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Sprinkle with sage; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the broccoli, chicken, cheese, basil and raisins; set aside. 2. 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. 3. 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.
EASY CHICKEN CALZONES
We folded Pillsbury classic pie crust over ricotta cheese, cooked chicken, Italian blend cheese and seasonings to make our hearty Easy Chicken Calzones. They're ready in just 1 hour.
Provided by Sarah Caron
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place baking stone in oven. Heat oven to 425°F. Let stone heat in oven 30 minutes.
- On pizza peel sprinkled with cornmeal, unroll dough. Spread ricotta cheese evenly over dough to about 1/2 inch from edge. Sprinkle with herbs de Provence. Sprinkle chicken over half of dough; top chicken with cheese blend.
- Fold dough in half over filling to form pocket; press edges to seal. Slide calzone onto heated baking stone.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CALZONE
If you like chicken hot pockets or pizzas you'll love this! This is a wonderful blend of flavors all mixed into a Calzone.
Provided by Angie Meneou
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h55m
Yield 2 large calzones, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dough: Dissolve Yeast in 1 cup warm water for 10 minutes, or until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, oil, sugar, salt, and oregano leaf.
- Add in the yeast water mixture.
- Mix well until a ball forms.
- Spread extra four on kneading board, knead dough for 8 minutes, adding flour as needed until the right consistency is formed.
- Set aside in greased bowl, covered with damp cloth, in a warm area of the kitchen for 30 minutes.
- This dough should rise to twice its size.
- Mean while, shred cooked chicken breast meat.
- Mix in Chipotle sauce.
- Mix well until blended completely.
- Mix in soup, seasonings, cheese, and broccoli.
- Split dough into two balls.
- Roll out first ball until 1/4" to 3/8" thickness.
- Place 1/2 of chicken mix to the center of the round dough leaving at least 1.
- 5" of uncovered dough around the edge.
- Moisten the edge with water.
- Fold over dough to form 1/2 circle.
- Crimp edges forming a decorative pie crust style edge.
- Set aside on greased cookie sheet and begin to build 2nd calzone.
- Set both aside for 30 minutes to allow dough to rise.
- Break an egg over a small bowl, being careful not to add the yolk.
- Mix egg white with fork until loose and fluffy.
- Brush egg white over the top of the calzones before placing in the oven.
- This will make them golden brown.
- Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.9, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 1349.1, Carbohydrate 117.3, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 38.4
BROCCOLI-CHEESE CALZONES
A cheesy delight ready in 35 minutes! Enjoy these broccoli and cheese calzones - perfect for Italian meals!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread dough and pizza sauce.
- Divide bread dough into 6 equal pieces. On lightly floured surface using floured rolling pin, roll each piece into 7-inch round.
- Top half of each dough round with cheese mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Carefully fold dough over filling; pinch edge or press with fork to seal securely. Place calzones on cookie sheets.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat pizza sauce over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve warm sauce over calzones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
BROCCOLI, PEPPERONI AND THREE CHEESE CALZONES
These Italian breads remind me of a folded-over pizza. They are filled with such yummy ingredients!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, proof the yeast by blending it with 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let stand until it bubbles.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Blend in the one tablespoon of olive oil by rubbing the mixture between the palms of your hands. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add proofed yeast mixture and work in by hand. Gradually add the remaining warm water. Blend well and gather into a ball.
- Place one teaspoon of olive oil on a wooden board. Knead dough on board until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Meanwhile, prepare calzone filling: separate the broccoli tops from the stalks. Soak in cool water with 1 teaspoon salt for 15 minutes. Rinse in cool water. Cook in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and chop into small pieces. Place in large bowl with provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pepperoni, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Punch down dough and knead for one minute. Divide into six equal pieces. On a floured board, roll each section into a 8x10 inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl combine the beaten egg and water. On the long side of the dough, place 2/3 cup filling in a strip one inch away from the edges of the dough. Flatten the filling with a spoon. Brush egg mixture over edges of dough. Fold the dough over the filling. Fold edges under 1/4 inch. Seal edges.
- Sprinkle two 12x16 inch baking pans with cornmeal. Place three calzones on each baking pan. Brush remaining egg mixture on top of calzones. Prick tops of calzones with toothpick, making holes 1/2 inch apart on top of dough.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1660.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BROCCOLI CALZONES
These turnovers make a great weeknight dinner. Just pop them straight from the freezer into the oven, and serve with your favorite tomato sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Form calzones: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, stretch each piece out, first to a 3-by-4-inch oval, then stretch again, this time to a 6-by-8-inch oval. (Let dough rest a few minutes if too elastic to work with.)
- Stir cheeses into cooled broccoli mixture; season generously with salt and pepper. Assemble calzones: Spread a rounded 1/2 cup broccoli mixture over half of each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border; fold over to form a half-moon. Press edges to seal. With a paring knife, cut 2 slits in the top of each calzone.
- Using a wide metal spatula with a thin blade, transfer calzones to 2 baking sheets lined with parchment or waxed paper; reshape if needed.
- Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.
Tips:
- Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you save time and ensure that your calzone is cooked evenly.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your calzone the best flavor. If possible, use fresh broccoli, chicken, and cheese.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Overcooked chicken can be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Use a Good Quality Cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your calzone. Use a cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or fontina.
- Don't Overstuff the Calzone: An overstuffed calzone will be difficult to close and may burst open during baking. Fill the calzone with just enough ingredients so that it can be easily sealed.
- Bake the Calzone Until Golden Brown: The calzone should be baked until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
Conclusion:
Chicken, cheese, and broccoli calzone is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a calzone that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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