Best 10 Baby Food Chicken With Vegetables Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Preparing delectable baby food chicken with vegetables is an art that requires careful selection of ingredients, precise cooking techniques, and a keen eye for detail. Whether you are a seasoned parent or a novice cook venturing into the world of culinary creations for your little one, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft nutritious and flavorful meals that will tantalize your baby's taste buds and support their healthy development.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups sliced carrots
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
2 cups sugar snap peas
1 (15-ounce) can baby corn, drained
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to brown, stirring constantly. Add onions, carrots, and peppers and cook 1 minute. Add snap peas, corn and broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and cook 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small bowl and add to wok. Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



Skillet Chicken with Spring Vegetables image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 heads baby bok choy, sliced into quarters
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Add the coriander to a spice grinder and pulse a few times until the seeds are just cracked. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken thighs all over with salt and pepper. Add the oil to a large cast-iron skillet and heat over medium-high. Once the oil begins to shimmer, sear the chicken, skin side down, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Turn the thighs over and cook until brown, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the pan to a plate, skin side up, and set aside.
  • After the chicken is removed from the pan, add the cracked coriander and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Nestle the bok choy into the leeks and add 2 tablespoons of water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Nestle the chicken, skin side up, into the vegetables and cook for a few minutes until the thighs are 165 degrees F in the thickest part. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the chives. Serve right from the pan!

MILD CURRY CHICKEN AND VEGGIES



Mild Curry Chicken and Veggies image

A fun way to introduce the rich and earthy taste of curry to you toddler! This mild curry chicken & vegetable dinner is mild enough for toddler, but good enough for parents as well.

Provided by Michele Olivier

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 white onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 lb chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp mild curry powder
1/2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
1 medium carrot (peeled and cut into coins or finely chopped)
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 red pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 - 14 oz can of full fat coconut milk
2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice or cauliflower rice

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender, roughly 4 minutes.
  • Add in cubed chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned, stirring often. The chicken will not be done at this point.
  • Add in the tomato paste, curry powder and ginger, and stir for 1 minute, coating the chicken.
  • Add in the carrots, peas, red peppers and coconut milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly and serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 small serving, Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Protein 15.54 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 4.6 g, Sugar 6.8 g

STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables image

This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.

Provided by Michael Scovetta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli florets, cut into pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into squares
1 zucchini, cut into rounds and quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Roast Chicken and Vegetables image

An easy-to-prepare one-dish recipe. A combination of blue ribbon recipes I've found all over the internet and fused together. Feel free to substitute a bit here and there to make it your own.

Provided by Chonchos

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 red potatoes, cut into large cubes
1 (16 ounce) package carrots, cut diagonally into bite-size pieces
1 stalk celery, cut diagonally into bite-size pieces
1 sweet onion, sliced - divided
1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup cubed margarine, divided
1 large lemon, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 stalk celery, cut into 3 pieces
1 ⅔ tablespoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C).
  • Pour olive oil into a large bowl; toss potatoes, carrots, bite-size pieces of celery, and 3/4 of the sliced onion in the oil to coat. Set remaining onion aside. Transfer oiled vegetables to a large cast iron skillet.
  • Rinse chicken and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Generously season the chicken, inside and out, with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Place the remaining 1/4 of the sliced onion, 1/4 cup margarine, lemon slices, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and large pieces of celery into the cavity of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken atop the oiled vegetables; scatter remaining 1/4 cup of margarine pieces and 1 2/3 tablespoon minced garlic in small amounts around the vegetables.
  • Roast chicken and vegetables in the preheated oven until the skin is browned and crisp, the vegetables are tender, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



Mediterranean chicken with roasted vegetables image

A healthy dish, full of sunshine flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g baby new potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large courgette, diagonally sliced
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
6 firm plum tomatoes, halved
12 black olives, pitted
2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets, about 150g/5oz each
3 tbsp olive oil
1 rounded tbsp green pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/ Gas 6/fan oven 180C. Spread the potatoes, courgette, onion, pepper and tomatoes in a shallow roasting tin and scatter over the olives. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
  • Slash the flesh of each chicken breast 3-4 times using a sharp knife, then lay the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Mix the olive oil and pesto together until well blended and spoon evenly over the chicken. Cover the tin with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil from the tin. Return to the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are juicy and look tempting to eat and the chicken is cooked through (the juices should run clear when pierced with a skewer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 2.16 milligram of sodium

SKILLET CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Skillet Chicken and Vegetables image

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Potato     Poultry     Vegetable     Sauté     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Carrot     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken thighs with skin and bone
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved
8 boiling onions, peeled
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken on all sides with paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add vegetables and stir 2 minutes. Sprinkle vegetables with flour and stir to coat. Gradually stir in broth and wine; bring to boil, stirring frequently. Return chicken and any juices to skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

GARLIC-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables image

The first time my Greek father-in-law made this chicken, he proudly shared the recipe with me. It's my favorite way to roast chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
15 garlic cloves, halved
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into large chunks
2 cups baby carrots
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Rub inside of chicken with 2 tablespoons butter. With a sharp knife, cut 16 small slits in chicken breast, drumsticks and thighs. Place a halved garlic clove in each slit. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; tie drumsticks together. , Place remaining garlic in pan. Pour half of the broth over chicken. Combine oil and lemon juice; pour half over chicken. Rub remaining butter over chicken. Combine the oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder; sprinkle half over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes., Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in pan. Drizzle remaining oil mixture and broth over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle remaining oregano mixture over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer; baste. Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting several times. Thicken pan juices if desired. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHICKEN WITH PROVENCAL VEGETABLES



Chicken with Provencal Vegetables image

A one-pan dish that really brings the flavor, this simple meal will easily feed your whole family. (If you like your potatoes extra-crispy, return the pan to the oven while the chicken is resting.)

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large zucchini (10 ounces), sliced 1/8 inch thick on the diagonal
2 small tomatoes (6 ounces each), sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 large onion (10 ounces), sliced 1/8 inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Coarse salt
1 pound small potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (2 1/2 pounds total), ribs removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini, tomatoes, and onion with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and spread over half of sheet. Toss potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and season. Spread over second half of pan. Roast until potatoes are beginning to brown, 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and flip vegetables. Add chicken to center of pan, brush skin with pan juices, and season. Roast until chicken is cooked through and skin is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes more. Let chicken rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Pan-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables image

This one-dish roast chicken with vegetables tastes as if it took hours of hands-on time to put together, but the simple ingredients can be prepped in mere minutes. The rosemary gives it a rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. It's unbelievably easy! -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds), skin removed
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle chicken with paprika mixture; arrange over vegetables. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are just tender, 35-40 minutes., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Top vegetables with spinach. Roast until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, 8-10 minutes longer. Stir vegetables to combine; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

### Tips: - For a creamier texture, steam the vegetables until they are very soft before mashing them. - Add a tablespoon of water or chicken broth to the pan to help prevent the vegetables from sticking. - If your baby is old enough, you can add a pinch of salt or pepper to taste. - Serve the chicken and vegetables with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or quinoa. - You can also freeze the chicken and vegetable mixture in individual portions for easy meals later on. ### Conclusion: Making chicken with vegetables for babies is a great way to provide them with a healthy and nutritious meal. This recipe is simple to follow and can be tailored to your baby's individual needs. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious meal that your baby will love.

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, steam the vegetables until they are very soft before mashing them.
  • Add a tablespoon of water or chicken broth to the pan to help prevent the vegetables from sticking.
  • If your baby is old enough, you can add a pinch of salt or pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chicken and vegetables with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or quinoa.
  • You can also freeze the chicken and vegetable mixture in individual portions for easy meals later on.

Conclusion:

Making chicken with vegetables for babies is a great way to provide them with a healthy and nutritious meal. This recipe is simple to follow and can be tailored to your baby's individual needs. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious meal that your baby will love.

Related Topics