Easy Chicken Puree

chicken puree in small bowls with baby spoon

This chicken puree is a nutrient-rich baby food that's easy to make and packed with flavor. It's a quick blend of chicken and sweet potato that's versatile, so you can make it as a Stage 1 or 2 baby food.

Course Baby Food

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 128kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound ground chicken
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, oregano, or cumin (choose one, optional)
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (or no sodium)
1/4 cup sweet potato puree (optional; or other baby food puree)

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Instructions

Add the olive oil to a medium pan over medium heat. When warm, add the chicken. Break up with a wooden spoon.
Sprinkle with desired spice, if using, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat into small pieces until fully cooked and no longer pink. Turn off the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
Transfer meat to a blender with the broth and sweet potato, if using. Blend well, starting on low and working up to high. Add more broth if needed to make a smooth puree.
Serve, or store in the fridge in ¼-cup portions or in the freezer for future use.

Notes

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze the puree in an ice cube tray overnight, then transfer frozen cubes to a storage bag, with as much air removed as possible, and freeze for up to 6 months.
If you'd like to cook the sweet potato with the chicken, peel and dice 1 small sweet potato finely. Add to the pan with the chicken and cook until soft. Proceed with the recipe.
Use reduced-sodium or no-sodium chicken broth. You can also use water, breastmilk, or formula if you prefer.
Combine the chicken puree with Carrot Puree, Pea Puree, Butternut Squash Puree, Sweet Potato Puree, Broccoli Puree, or even Avocado Puree. Or try any other baby food combination you think sounds good.
Puree very smooth to serve as a Stage 1 baby food.
Puree less smooth to serve as a Stage 2 and 3 baby food. You can also break up the pieces of cooked chicken, stir with the optional additional baby food, and serve to baby as a finger food.
To serve this for baby-led weaning, form the raw ground meat into little oval meatballs and cook in the pan for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through. The shape should be easy for baby to hold and self-feed.

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