Description
A hearty Italian-American classic featuring a flaky dough exterior filled with tender chicken and melted mozzarella cheese, brushed with savory garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough sheets
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle.
- Mix chicken, cheese, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Roll dough tightly from the long side, pinching seams and ends to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush with melted garlic butter. Optional: brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture.