For the Filling:
· 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
· 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
· 2 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
· ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
· ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
· ¼ teaspoon black pepper
· Pinch of nutmeg (optional, enhances the creamy flavor)
· 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
· 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For the Calzone Dough and Assembly:
· 1 lb (450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), at room temperature
· All-purpose flour, for dusting
· 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping inside)
· 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
· 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional, for topping)
· Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions