🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Chicken and Vegetable Casserole — A Soft, Filling Main Meal for 2 Years
A tender casserole of chicken and summer vegetables baked gently in the oven, cut small. A filling, easy-to-chew main meal for 2-year-olds.
Ingredients
- 80 grams Skinless chicken breast (small pieces)
- 3 tablespoons Zucchini (small cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Carrot (small cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Potato (small cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Peeled, grated tomato
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 100 millilitres Water
Directions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into very small, easy-to-chew pieces.
- 2
Dice the zucchini, carrot and potato into small cubes.
- 3
Place the chicken and vegetables in a small casserole dish; add the grated tomato, olive oil and water.
- 4
Cover the dish (or use aluminium foil) and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30-35 minutes, until the chicken and vegetables are very tender.
- 5
Take it out of the oven and mash gently with the back of a fork to make chewing easier for your child.
- 6
Serve once lukewarm; make sure your child eats seated and under supervision.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
The chicken offers your child quality protein, while zucchini, carrot and potato add colour, fibre and vitamins. Baked slowly in the oven, the vegetables soften into an easy-to-chew texture. The simple recipe is open to variation with seasonal vegetables and is tasty even without added salt.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we believe the colourful vegetables on the table can help children meet new flavours gently. Health Note: This content is for information only; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
175
kcal
13 g
protein
15 g
carbs
7 g
fat
3 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
