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Chicken Calzone with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Juicy chicken calzone filled with cream cheese, mozzarella, and salami, baked until golden and served with a rich creamy garlic sauce. Easy low-carb comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 large calzones
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Base

  • 500 g minced chicken

    (chicken thighs = juicier, chicken breast = leaner)

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
Filling
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • Salami slices
  • Fresh tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Grated parmesan, for topping

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 100 ml chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken Base
    Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    Place the minced chicken onto the tray and press it into a 1 cm thick oval shape.
    Season evenly with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Add the Filling
    Spread the cream cheese evenly over the chicken base.
    Layer with:
    salami slices
    sliced tomatoes
    shredded mozzarella

  3. Shape the Calzone

    Using the baking paper, carefully fold the chicken over into a half-moon shape. Gently press the edges to seal.
    Sprinkle grated parmesan on top.

  4. Bake

    Bake for 30 minutes, or until the calzone is golden brown and fully cooked through.

  5. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce

    In a pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
    Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
    Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
    Add the heavy cream, stir, and let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
    Season with salt and pepper.(Optional: stir in fresh parsley for extra flavor.)

  6. Serve

    Slice the calzone and drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs will give a juicier result, while chicken breast is leaner.
  • Make sure the calzone is fully cooked through before serving.
  • Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it from falling apart.