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Barbecue Chicken Calzones

Warm barbecue chicken Calzones
Course Dinner
Keyword Calzones
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • Barbecue Chicken Calzones

Dough

  • 2 ½ - 3 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 6 teaspoons instant powdered milk
  • 2 eggs

Filling

  • 2 teaspoons margarine or butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and diced
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Combine 2 ½ cups flour, baking powder, sugar and basil.
  • Add milk powder to water and stir until dissolved, add to dry mixture.
  • Add eggs and melted butter and mix well. Add more flour until dough is easy to work with. Not dry, but not super sticky.
  • Set aside while making the filling.
  • For the filling:
  • Cook onions in butter over medium heat until onions are tender.
  • Add chicken and cook through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in barbecue sauce and cheese.
  • Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll out into 6 inch circles.
  • Place ½ cup of filling in each circle.
  • Fold dough in half and seal edges tightly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until top begins to brown slightly.
  • Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce to dip in if desired.