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Chicken & Butternut Squash

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  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Chicken & Butternut Squash — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 100g boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 150g butternut squash
  • 3-4 tbsp water

Method

  1. 01

    Peel, deseed, and dice butternut squash into small cubes.

  2. 02

    Steam squash for 12–15 minutes until very tender.

  3. 03

    Steam chicken breast pieces for 15–18 minutes until fully cooked through.

  4. 04

    Allow both to cool slightly.

  5. 05

    Combine chicken and butternut squash in a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.

How to offer

Serve warm. Butternut squash creates a naturally creamy, sweet purée that makes chicken very appealing to babies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition note

Vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc, choline, selenium, and vitamin B3 are just a few of the elements found in chicken that babies require to survive. When taken as a whole, these nutrients support antioxidant functions, provide energy for cells, produce healthy blood, support a keen sense of taste and smell, and improve brain health.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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