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Chicken Parmesan Calzone

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    Ingredients:

    • Flour for dusting
    • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 16-20 ounces pizza dough
    • 6-7 crispy chicken tenders, cooked and sliced
    • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 3/4 cup pizza sauce
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter
    • Directions:
      Preheat oven:
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    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook frozen chicken tenders if using according to package directions, then cut into smaller pieces.
    Prepare dough:
    Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, aiming for an even thickness.

    Add sauce:
    Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce on one half of the dough circle, leaving 1-inch of margin at the edge.
    Layer the fillings:
    On the sauce half, layer 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, all of the parmesan, and the chicken slices, spreading them evenly.
    Fold and seal the calzone:
    Fold the bare half of the dough over the toppings, forming a half moon. Crimp the edges tightly to seal, using a fork or your fingers.
    Prepare to bake:
    Place the calzone on a greased baking sheet. Brush the top with melted butter, then make three 1/2-inch slits in the top to let steam escape.
    First oven:
    Bake for 20 minutes, then take it out to top with the remaining 1/4 cup pizza sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella, staying away from the edges.
    Second oven:
    Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
    Cool and serve:
    Let it cool for 5 to 7 minutes before cutting. Serve warm, optionally with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
     Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 4-6

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