BBQ Chicken Calzones
BBQ Chicken Calzones pack smoky bacon, tangy barbecue sauce, and gooey mozzarella inside a golden crust for a crowd-pleasing bite. Sweet-savory chicken and onions contrast with fresh cilantro, making each slice bold and satisfying. Great for a weeknight dinner or a game-day snack everyone can share.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Chicken Calzones, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.62 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 21
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble them.
- 3
Add the shredded chicken and the onion to the hot bacon grease in the pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onion is tender. Stir in 1/3 cup barbeque sauce; remove from the heat. Mix in the crumbled bacon.
- 4
Roll the pizza crust dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Press it out to an even thickness, then cut it in half. Divide the chicken mixture between the dough pieces, spreading it over half of each piece to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
- 5
Drizzle the remaining barbeque sauce over the filling. Sprinkle with the cheese and the cilantro. Fold the uncovered portion of dough over the filling. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Cool for a few minutes, then cut each calzone in half for 4 servings. Serve with additional barbeque sauce if desired.
- Calories 669.47 kcal High 33%
- Protein 63.59 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 46.51 g 17%
- Total Fat 24.67 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 13.79 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 176.34 mg High 59%
- Sodium 1268.44 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 13.68 g --
- Added Sugars 13.65 g High 27%
- Calcium 475.11 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 3.59 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 207.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 210.58 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 2.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
BBQ Chicken Calzones is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Chicken Breast, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 669.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Chicken Calzones made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Chicken Calzones?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 669.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Chicken Calzones easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is BBQ Chicken Calzones healthy?
- BBQ Chicken Calzones has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 669.47 calories and 63.59 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1268.44 mg (55% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.79 g (69% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.65 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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