The Secret World of Arrietty Cream Stew
Course: SoupsDifficulty: EasyThis recipe is part of a series recreating Studio Ghibli’s iconic dishes. Check out the other recipes in the collection HERE.
Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
1 medium potato, cubed
1 large carrot, sliced
8-10 button mushrooms, halved
Broccoli, cut into florets
Olive oil
250g chicken breast, sliced
2 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tbsp flour
4 tbsp butter
1 cup water
2 tbsp cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (or half&half)
Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then set them aside.
- In a pot, add olive oil and sauté the onions over medium-low heat until soft.
- Add the chicken and cook until the pinkish color has disappeared, being careful not to brown it.
- Add the carrots and potatoes, then continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove everything from the pot and set it aside.
- Add the butter to the pot, then once it’s melted, add the flour and cook until it forms a roux.
- Gently add in the chicken stock while mixing.
- Add the chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables that were set aside earlier. Simmer over low heat, mixing occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, which might take 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, then pour in the water, cream and cream cheese. Continue to cook over low heat for 10 more minutes.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot.
- Enjoy your creamy chicken and vegetable stew!