- Age
- 9 months+
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup small pasta shapes
- 80g chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon baby-friendly pesto (nut-free)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Method
- 01
Cook small pasta shapes (ditalini or small penne) until very soft — beyond al dente. Drain and cool.
- 02
Cook chicken breast in olive oil until cooked through. Shred finely or mince.
- 03
Mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and a small amount of baby-friendly pesto (nut-free if allergen concern) together.
- 04
Press the mixture into a greased muffin tin or shape into small patties. Refrigerate 30 minutes to bind.
- 05
Serve cold or at room temperature. Alternatively bake at 180°C for 10 minutes to firm up.
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How to offer
Place pasta bites on the high chair tray. Always supervise during feeding. At 9 months, shaped pasta bites are easier to pick up than loose pasta. Check pesto for nut content if baby has not been introduced to tree nuts. Offer nut-free pesto until allergen cleared.
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days. Not ideal for freezing as pasta texture changes.
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
