Buffalo Chicken Calzone
Buffalo Chicken Calzone packs juicy shredded chicken tossed in tangy wing sauce with plenty of melted mozzarella, all tucked inside golden, crisp pizza dough. It’s bold, cheesy, and satisfyingly spicy—perfect for game day spreads or a fun weeknight dinner when you want big flavor in a hand-held package.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Chicken Calzone, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 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.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 410 degrees F (210 degrees C), then grease a 12-inch pizza pan.
- 2
Place chicken in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 3
Cook the chicken at a boil until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred it with two forks.
- 5
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add the shredded chicken and Buffalo wing sauce to the hot butter, then cook and stir until the chicken is coated and heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 7
Turn the pizza dough out onto a well-floured surface and roll it into a 12-inch circle.
- 8
Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese, leaving a 1-inch border; spread the chicken mixture over the cheese and top with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
- 9
Fold the pizza dough in half and pinch the edges to seal.
- 10
Move the calzone to the prepared pan and brush the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 856.28 kcal High 43%
- Protein 65.26 g Good Source 131%
- Carbohydrate 57.42 g 21%
- Total Fat 43.42 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 19.5 g High 98%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.3 mg High 56%
- Sodium 1340.12 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.97 g --
- Added Sugars 2.04 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 697.08 mg Good Source 54%
- Iron 4.12 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 4.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 207.52 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- 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
About This Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Calzone is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 856.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Chicken Calzone made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Butter, Chicken Breast, Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Dough. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken Calzone?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 856.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Calzone easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Calzone healthy?
- Buffalo Chicken Calzone has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 856.28 calories and 65.26 g of protein, or 131% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1340.12 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.5 g (98% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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