Cream Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of Cream Stew, a comforting classic bursting with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a luxuriously creamy broth. This Japanese-inspired stew combines succulent chicken breast with a medley of onions, carrots, potatoes, and broccoli, all simmered to perfection in a velvety sauce made from a rich roux, chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of nutmeg and a hint of bay leaf, this dish offers a balance of warmth and depth in every spoonful. Ready in just an hour, Cream Stew is an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve it with crusty bread or steamed rice for a complete and comforting meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium carrot
• 3 medium potatoes
• 150 grams broccoli
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 500 milliliters chicken broth
• 400 milliliters milk
• 200 milliliters heavy cream
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 pinch nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

Dice the onion and slice the carrots into rounds. Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes.

Step 6

Add the onion to the pot and sauté until translucent.

Step 7

Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Cut the broccoli into small florets and set aside.

Step 9

In the same pot, push vegetables to the side and add butter in the cleared space; melt over medium heat.

Step 10

Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 11

Gradually add the chicken broth while stirring to ensure no lumps form.

Step 12

Once smooth, pour in the milk while stirring.

Step 13

Return the chicken to the pot and add the bay leaf.

Step 14

Simmer the stew on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the chicken and vegetables are tender.

Step 15

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot.

Step 16

Stir in the heavy cream and a pinch of nutmeg for added flavor.

Step 17

Remove the bay leaf, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2792.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3012.4

Total Fat 156.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.6g
Cholesterol 765.8mg	0%
Sodium 5993.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 186.2g	0%

Vitamin D 188.2IU	0%
Calcium 884.3mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 6851.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 27.8%