Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy)
Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) features tender chicken gently simmered with leeks, onion, and celery, yielding a delicate, aromatic broth touched with warm nutmeg. A velvety liaison of cream and egg yolks adds richness, while a hint of lemon and parsley keeps it bright. Serve this comforting stew for a cozy dinner or an elegant weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and quickly brown the chicken pieces. Remove them and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, sauté the leeks, onion, celery, and salt until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Return the chicken to the pot and add the water, bouillon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
- 3
In a small bowl or cup, mix the flour and lemon juice; pour into the pot and stir.
- 4
Beat the cream and the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of the hot liquid; stir into the pot. Heat through, but do not let it boil as the cream will curdle. Sprinkle in the parsley before serving.
- Calories 313.52 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 27.91 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 14.06 g 5%
- Total Fat 15.97 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.45 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 179.56 mg High 60%
- Sodium 409.88 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.93 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 9.82 g --
- Added Sugars 8.26 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 40.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 152.91 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 31.76 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.73 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 313.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Cut Leeks, Diced Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) healthy?
- Belgian Chicken Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 313.52 calories and 27.91 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 409.88 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.45 g (27% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.26 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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