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High Protein Calzone

Recipe by tastyiri_en on InstagramAdded 1 February 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A high protein calzone recipe filled with chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, ham, tomato, and parmesan, perfect for a satisfying meal.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F).

  2. Prepare the ingredients: flatten the chicken breast, slice the ham, and chop the tomato.

  3. In a blender or food processor, blend the chicken breast until it's finely chopped.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: finely chopped chicken. Process the chicken until it can form an even base layer.

  4. On a piece of parchment paper, shape the blended chicken into a thin layer, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: thin chicken layer. Shape it on parchment and leave a border to seal around the filling.

  5. Spread the cream cheese over the chicken, leaving a small border around the edges.

  6. Add the sliced ham, chopped tomato, and shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese.

  7. Fold the parchment paper over the filling to form a calzone shape, pressing the edges to seal.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: sealed calzone shape. Fold the parchment and press the chicken edges together around the fillings.

  8. Place the calzone on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam-side down.

  9. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top of the calzone.

  10. Bake the calzone in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: golden crust and melted cheese. Bake until the chicken crust colors and the cheese has melted.

  11. Remove the calzone from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips while you cook

Blend chicken first
Use a blender or food processor to finely chop the chicken breast before shaping the crust.
Leave a border for sealing
When shaping the chicken layer and spreading cream cheese, keep a 1‑inch border around the edges.
Watch the bake time
Bake the calzone for 25 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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