Chicken Stew Baby Food Recipe
I’m getting bigger, and my dinners are getting more complicated. No more single-ingredient meals on my menu. I’m a big girl, and I need grown-up meals like chicken stew baby food. My first stew was delicious!
I love the tender chicken and soft vegetables in the stew. Mommy tells me it’s full of healthy ingredients with a good helping of protein. I’m not sure what protein is, but it is yummy! Mommy says she’s proud of me for trying new foods and eating like a big girl. I can’t wait to try more delicious recipes like this one.
Chicken Stew Baby Food
This recipe requires a bit of cooking time, but there is minimal prep, and it’s very easy to put it all together. It’s also very healthy for your little one and packed with essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals. The flavors are mild enough for even the pickiest eaters to enjoy.
Chicken offers high-quality protein and iron, supporting tissue building and brain development. Potatoes provide energy and vitamin C, while carrots supply beta-carotene, crucial for vision and immune function. Broccoli adds vitamins C and K for immune health and blood clotting. Peas contribute protein and a range of vitamins essential for growth, and quinoa, being a complete protein source, adds fiber and minerals.
One of the great things about this easy recipe is that it can be repurposed for the whole family. Babies can eat it as a puree, toddlers can be given chunks as finger food, and with a little seasoning it can be turned into a proper chicken stew.
With each bite, your baby will be getting a taste of homemade goodness that will keep them happy and satisfied. So why not give this chicken stew baby food a try and see your little one light up with joy at mealtime? It’s a win-win for both of you!
Ingredients:
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 large potatoes
4 carrots
1 large stalk of broccoli
1 cup of frozen peas
1/2 cup of dry quinoa
Preparation:
For this recipe, we will set aside our trusted steamer and pull out the slow cooker. If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook your stew in a pot on low heat. You will have to stir occasionally, and the cooking time will be drastically reduced.
There is a lot of debate about whether you should rinse your chicken or not. Do what you think is right. We like to rinse our chicken by submerging it in a bowl of cool water and rubbing away the slimy membrane.
Chickens are the closest living relatives to the T. rex, sharing a surprising amount of DNA.
Trim away any visible fat or sinew. Slice the chicken into 1 inch cubes and place them in a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker.
Wash your potatoes and carrots, peel them, and give them one more rinse. Cut the potatoes into cubes about 1 inch thick and chop the carrots into 1 inch pieces. Place the potatoes and carrots in the slow cooker, making a layer on top of the chicken.
Potatoes were the first vegetable to be grown in space by NASA in 1995.
Give the broccoli a rinse. Cut away the stalk, leaving only the florets. Wash them thoroughly by submerging them in a bowl of water. You can add a little vinegar to the water. Give them another rinse in clean water and put them in the slow cooker on top of the carrots.
Broccoli has been consumed for over 2,000 years, originating from the Mediterranean.
Add the peas and then the quinoa. Pour in enough water to cover all the ingredients. It should take about 1 liter of water. Put the lid on the slow cooker and turn it on low heat. Allow to cook for at least 6 hours.
Quinoa has been cultivated for over 5,000 years and was a staple food for the Inca civilization.
Once all the ingredients are tender when pierced with a fork and the chicken shows no signs of pink, turn the slow cooker off. Transfer the stew to a platter or bowl and set aside to cool.
Put the room-temperature or slightly warm stew into a food processor. Run the machine until thoroughly blended into a smooth puree. If it’s too thick to blend, you can add a little water, formula, or breast milk to reach your desired consistency.
This is a large batch intended to yield leftovers. We use the stew to feed our whole family, then we puree the leftovers and store in the freezer in meal-sized portions. The chicken stew baby food freezes very well for up to 3 months.
You can also store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s best to keep the stew whole in an airtight container and only puree what is needed that day to prevent nutrient loss.