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🥟🧀 High-Protein Baked Chicken Alfredo Calzones

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Creamy • Cheesy • Protein-Packed • Oven-Baked Comfort

📝 Quick Description

These High-Protein Baked Chicken Alfredo Calzones are stuffed with juicy chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melty mozzarella — all wrapped in a golden, oven-baked crust. Unlike traditional calzones, this version boosts protein in both the filling and the sauce while keeping carbs balanced and the texture fluffy and satisfying.

Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or when you want something indulgent that still supports your goals.

⏱ Servings & Timing

  • Makes: 4 large calzones
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
  • Total Time: About 45 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

🥟 High-Protein Dough

  • 2 cups high-protein flour (or all-purpose flour + 1 scoop unflavored protein powder)
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

🍗 Protein Alfredo Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese (or blended cottage cheese for more protein)
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan

🥛 High-Protein Alfredo Sauce

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup light cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional:

  • 1 tablespoon butter for richer flavor
  • Spinach or mushrooms for added volume

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough

In a bowl combine:

  • Warm water
  • Yeast

Let sit 5 minutes until slightly foamy.

Add:

  • Flour
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder

Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth.

Cover and let rest 15–20 minutes.

2️⃣ Make the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce

In a saucepan over low heat:

  • Add cream cheese and milk
  • Stir until smooth

Remove from heat and whisk in:

  • Greek yogurt
  • Garlic
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper

Do not overheat after adding yogurt (prevents curdling).

Set aside.

3️⃣ Prepare the Filling

In a bowl mix:

  • Cooked chicken
  • Ricotta or blended cottage cheese
  • Half the mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • ½ cup Alfredo sauce

Mix until creamy and well combined.

4️⃣ Assemble the Calzones

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Divide dough into 4 portions.
Roll each into a 6–7 inch circle.

Place filling on one half of each circle.
Leave border around edges.

Top with remaining mozzarella.

Fold dough over and press edges firmly.
Crimp with fork to seal.

5️⃣ Bake

Place on lined baking sheet.
Brush tops lightly with olive oil.

Bake for 18–22 minutes until:

  • Golden brown
  • Cheese melted
  • Dough fully cooked

Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning.

6️⃣ Rest & Serve

Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve with extra Alfredo or marinara.

💪 Nutrition (Per Calzone – Approximate)

  • Calories: ~480
  • Protein: 40–45g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbs: 40g
  • High-Protein
  • Balanced Comfort Meal

Using low-carb flour will significantly reduce carbs.

🔥 Why This Version Is Higher Protein

✔ Extra chicken
✔ Greek yogurt Alfredo
✔ Cottage cheese or ricotta boost
✔ High-protein dough option

🔄 Variations

Lower Carb Version

Use almond flour + mozzarella fathead-style dough.

Extra Protein Version

Add ½ cup egg whites to filling.

Veggie Boost

Add sautéed spinach or broccoli.

Spicy Version

Add crushed red pepper flakes.

🧊 Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Freeze up to 2 months
  • Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture

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