Chicken Protein Calzone

 

Chicken Protein Calzone

This is a protein powerhouse of goodness.  The technique is so versatile to change up the ingredients to your liking. This will be on my weekly rotation. Watch the credit video below for a visual of instructions. 

Ingredients: 

The Chicken:

• 1/2 pound or 200g ground chicken breast
• 1 tsp onion Powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• dash salt & pepper
• dash Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano, for grated on top

The Filling:

• 1/4 tsp cooking oil of choice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 wedge + Lemon Juice
• dash salt
• .70 cups low fat cottage cheese - blended 

Instructions: 

•  Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
• Cook the filling ingredients. In a saucepan, add garlic and onions if using and saute 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and let cook down. Add lemon juice and blended cottage cheese and take off the heat. 
•  Line a pan with parchment paper. Spread out the chicken mixture into an oval shape, using a fork and not too thin to break when rolling. 
• Put the filling on 1/2 of the chicken. Take the parchment paper and lift up the other side without the filling over the other half - like a calzone.
• Pinch around the edges to seal the filling so it doesn't cook out. Top with grated parmesan liberally. 
• Bake for 20 minutes and serve with marinara sauce or whatever sauce to dip it in. 

Notes:

• Change up the filling.  I added artichoke hearts and some mozzarella cheese and a little cream cheese and it was amazing. Or you can add fillings like a pizza calzone with cooked sausage, pepperoni and some vegs - bottom line this is a great vessel for whatever you are craving.  The portion is HUGE. I ate 1/2 and the left overs are so good!  I didn't freeze them but I am sure it would be great too. 

Macros:

• Makes 1 very large calzone
• Calories: 490 cal | Net Carbs: 22 g | Protein: 75.5 g | Fat: 12.5 g 
• Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWE2lfTD0vG/