Description
Sink your teeth into this chicken bacon ranch calzone packed with melty cheese and savory flavors that combine perfectly. Crispy edges and a golden crust deliver a hearty meal your whole family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 425°F and grab a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spritz the paper with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Grab a mixing bowl and toss in 1 cup of shredded chicken, ½ cup crumbled bacon, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup ranch dressing, ¼ cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then mix everything until it’s perfectly combined.
- Dust your counter with flour and roll out the 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Make sure your surface and rolling pin are well-floured to prevent sticking.
- Spread the chicken and bacon mixture across half the dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. This prevents your filling from leaking during baking.
- Fold the empty dough half over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal, then use a fork to crimp and double-seal the calzone.
- Slice 3-4 small steam vents across the top of the calzone using a sharp knife. These little slits will help steam escape and prevent your calzone from bursting open.
- Transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet and slide it into the 425°F oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust turns a gorgeous golden brown.
- Remove the calzone from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the filling set and prevents burning your mouth. Slice and serve with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Check bacon is crisp and well-drained before mixing to prevent soggy filling.
- Select a high-quality ranch dressing for richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Roll dough thin enough to cook through but thick enough to hold the hearty filling securely.
- For a gluten-free version, swap pizza dough with cauliflower crust or gluten-free pizza dough alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg