Zucchini Baskets with Creamy Smoked Chicken
Author/ Συγγραφέας: Katerina
Recipe type/ Τύπος Πιάτου: Main Course
Cuisine/ Κουζίνα: Mediterranean
- 6 round zucchinis
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Half of the zucchinis flesh, diced
- Salt, pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Olive oil for sautéing
- 2 cups milk
- 1 vegetable stock jelly
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp corn starch dissolved in 2 tbsp of dry white wine
- 1 egg
- 1 cup grated Metsovone cheese or any other smoked cheese
- Salt, pepper
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp paprika
- Cut the zucchinis in half.
- Cut their stems on both sides and with a spoon empty their flesh leaving half inch from the skin.
- Place them clean part downwards to a steamer and steam for about 12 minutes.
- Remove from steamer and put them immediately in very icy water to stop them from continuing to boil.
- Cut their flesh in small cubes and keep half of it.
- The other half either discard it or place it in the fridge for another use.
- In a skillet pour couple of tbsp. of olive oil and sauté the veggies until somewhat soft.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet pour some more tbsp. of olive oil and sauté the chicken in strong fire until it is almost done.
- Add the vegetables and boil for couple of minutes.
- Turn off fire and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 175°C/350°F.
- In a pot pour the milk and butter and bring to gentle boil.
- Pour the cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika and nutmeg and whisk until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Remove and throw the egg after you have tempered it.
- Whisk vigorously and add the cheese.
- Put the pot to stove again and lower heat to low.
- Let the cheese melt completely and then pour the sauce to the veggie/chicken.
- Mix to incorporate and start stuffing the zucchinis.
- On top sprinkle some more grated Metsovone cheese.
- Place them in a pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Turn the broiler on and broil for 5 minutes or until a golden color is set on top of them.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes and serve.
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/zucchini-baskets-with-creamy-smoked-chicken/
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