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Creamy Chicken, Carrot & Apple Comfort Mash
A cozy, lightly sweet chicken and veggie mash with gentle apple flavor.
25 minutes1 servingSmooth, creamy puree that slowly drops off the spoon, with only very soft, tiny lumps that squash easily on the tongue.
Ingredients(6)
- 1/4 cup boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in small pieces
- 1/3 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 medium apple, peeled and chopped (sweet variety)
- 1/4 cup unsalted mashed potato (cooked, plain)
- 2–3 tbsp breast milk or formula
- 1 tsp unsalted butter or olive oil
Instructions(6 steps)
- 1
Boil carrot and apple in a small pot of water until very soft (8–10 min)
- 2
Add chicken pieces to the same pot and simmer until cooked through (6–8 min)
- 3
Drain, reserving a few spoonfuls of cooking water (1 min)
- 4
Add cooked carrot, apple, chicken, mashed potato, butter/oil, and cooking water to a bowl (2 min)
- 5
Blend or mash to a smooth, slightly thick puree with tiny soft bits (3–4 min)
- 6
Cool to lukewarm and serve in small spoonfuls (2 min)
Nutritional Highlights
- -Protein from chicken
- -Iron for development
- -Vitamin A from carrot
Age Appropriateness
Soft, well-cooked chicken and vegetables are blended to a safe, easy-to-swallow texture for babies just exploring mixed flavors.
Introduction Tip
Offer a few spoonfuls alongside a familiar single-ingredient puree, watching closely for any reaction.