STUFFED ZUCCHINIS WITH CHICKEN & BECHAMEL SAUCE

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STUFFED ZUCCHINIS WITH CHICKEN & BECHAMEL SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:

- 500 g big zucchinis

- 2 boiled & shredded chicken breasts(400g)

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- 1 chopped onion

- 2 minced garlic clove

- 1 tsp italian herbs

- 1/2  tsp garlic powder with herbs

- salt & black pepper to taste

- 1 cup mozzarella cheese or mix of grated white cheddar & mozzarella cheese

FOR THE BECHAMEL SAUCE:

- 3 cups milk

- 3 tbsp flour

- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

- salt & grated black pepper to taste

- 1 tbsp butter (optional)

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in a saucepan, mix all the ingredients together withoutthe butter. put over medium heat while stirring continuously until thickened then add the butter.

METHOD :

1. steam the zucchinis halfway while preparing the filling

2. for the filling:

in a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil & sauté the onion then add the garlic until fragrant.

3. add the shredded chicken, the seasoning & half of the prepared Bechamel sauce. mix to combine

4. adjust the salt & pepper

5. in a friendly oven pan, spread the remaining Bechamel sauce

6. cut the steamed zucchinis into halves and empty the middle

7. line them over the Bechamel sauce & fill each one with prepared filling

8. add the cheese on the top & bake in a preheated oven 200'C for almost 15 minutes until the cheese melts & goldens.