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Sweet Potato & Chicken Puree for Baby

I've got another recipe for your little one they are just going to love. It's a sweet potato and chicken puree for baby made with bone broth, nourishing spices, and pears. It's perfect as part of meal time or to throw into a pouch for on-the-go use!

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Can I just buy baby food at the grocery store?

Let's chat about purees, shall we?

They may sound like something you should just get your hands on at the store, but let me tell you why you should try making something at home instead...!

I've spent my fair share of time hunting down emergency pouches at the grocery store. Sure, there are some better options than there used to be out there.

However, most baby food pouches are mainly made with fruit, and do not have any (or barely any) high quality fats or protein in them.

In my opinion, these are two nutrients that are extremely essential for your baby's development and growth.

That is especially true when they are so young and transitioning out of drinking breast milk, formula, etc.

Purees vs Baby Led Weaning

Let's chat steaming and pureeing food versus the baby led weaning method, which is what I typically have followed with Sophie.

Let me be very clear here. Sophie is a good eater to the core.

However, there are periods of time (sometimes meals, sometimes days, sometimes a whole week), where she just doesn't display her regular interest in eating solids.

I've had times where I just wish I had a nutrient dense puree on hand because I know she'd guzzle it down without hesitation.

Sometimes I even have all of the ingredients handy, but I don't have enough time to carve out for cooking the food and blending it in the blender, food processor, etc.

I was so grateful when I learned about Tommee Tippee's Quick-Cook Baby Food Maker.

Here are a few reasons why this baby food steamer and blender is so great:

  1. By steaming the food, it is holding on to as many of its nutrients as possible.
  2. The food holds on to its natural flavor, giving our children realistic expectations for what chicken should taste like.
  3. Easy prep and clean up. Everything goes into one container!
  4. The equipment isn't clunky. It will sit, nicely tucked away under your cabinets, no problem!
  5. You can achieve different textures by using different features on the machine.

What ingredients will I need to make sweet potato and chicken puree?

The list is short but full of nutrients and goodness.

Here is what you will need:

  • Sweet potato
  • Organic, boneless & skinless chicken (I like to use thighs as the darker meat provides more iron content)
  • Pear
  • Bone broth
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg

I wouldn't recommend any substitutions really, unless your child has a problem with the spices.

I do highly recommend using bone broth instead of traditional chicken broth, as it has a high amount of calcium, magnesium, collagen, and gelatin.

Basically, these are all things that are great for all of us... especially our little ones! 🙂

Can I freeze this sweet potato and chicken puree for baby?

Heck yeah, you can. I actually recommend it.

When Sophie was first transitioning to purees and solid food, I'd divide the puree into 1-ounce cube molds and freeze them in a tray. After they were frozen solid, I'd pop them into a Ziplock freezer bag and date them for 2 months from that day.

It's so convenient because you can simply pop out a 1-ounce freezer portion into a small glass container and let it defrost in the refrigerator over night.

The next day, your babe will have access to this nourishing puree all day long if they want it.

Of course now that Sophie is older, she can put back 1 ounce of this goodness no problem. She'll typically eat 4 ounces or so as a snack.

Girl can eat.

The Tommee Tippee Quick Cook Baby Food Maker makes meal time that easy.

You can steam in the steamer basket, blend in the jug or use a combination of the two for a range of textures, suitable for whatever you’re making, from fruits and vegetables, to meats and fish.

It also comes with an automatic timer so you can step away while making babe’s meal. Now that there is less time being spent on food prep and clean up, you'll have more time to spend snuggling that babe or chasing them around the house.

Sounds like a win to me. You can get creative with this puree if you'd like, and steam grass-fed ground beef or lamb as well.

I wouldn't recommend deviating from the recipe much though, as I haven't tested out other combinations.

Be sure to let me know if you have ANY questions. I know transitioning babe to purees and solids can be stressful, and I need you to know you are NOT alone in feeling that way.

If you want to know if XYZ might work instead or if you're unsure about anything, just tell me. I've got you! 😉

More fabulous recipes your babe would love:

Spinach and Bone Broth Waffles

  • ▢ 1/2 cup sweet potato peeled and diced
  • ▢ 1/2 cup organic chicken thighs boneless & skinless, cubed
  • ▢ 1/4 cup pear peeled and diced
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ▢ 1/4 cup bone broth

  • Use the jug with no basket and make sure the lid is in the correct orientation. Add ingredients to the jug.

  • Press the mode button and choose the steam option. Set the steam time using the +/- buttons for a steam time of 30 minutes. Be sure to pause the unit every 10 minutes and stir thoroughly to ensure even cooking of the chicken.

  • Press the mode button and choose the blend option. Set the blend time using the +/- buttons for a blend time of 2 minutes. Press the start button to start.

  • The machine will now steam and blend all of the ingredients. When it is done, transfer to a silicon freezer tray and/or keep a little bit in the refrigerator if your babe will go through it quickly. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 20mg

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Chicken Puree for Baby- Healthy Little Foodies

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This chicken puree is a great way for a baby to first try chicken. The meat is cooked and blended with sweet potato carrot and onion for extra flavour and nutrition.

Reasons to Love this Puree

  • NUTRITION: In general, for 6- to 12-month-old babies, you want to focus on foods that are nutrient-dense and packed with iron.
    Chicken is a great source of protein and contains many nutrients that babies need to thrive. These include vitamins B3, B6 & B12, zinc, choline and selenium and iron.
    Sweet potato is also a non-heme source of iron and contains vitamin C which aids the absorption of iron.
    Read more on iron rich foods.
  • TEXTURE: Chicken can be dry and gritty/chalky when blended unless you have a very powerful blender and add a good bit of liquid.
    Cooking the chicken with some vegetables helps with the texture.
  • TASTE: Not only do the vegetables help with texture, but they also provide lovely flavour. If your baby has previously enjoyed sweet potato puree or carrot puree then this is a good way to introduce chicken.
  • FREEZER FRIENDLY: Make a batch and freeze in small portions for busier days/evenings.

Watch How to Make it (Video)

  • CHICKEN – Use skinless, boneless chicken breast or thigh meat.
  • CHICKEN STOCK / BROTH – Chicken stock/broth adds great flavour but most are unsuitable for babies as they are high in salt. You can make your own baby friendly chicken stock or hunt down some low sodium stocks/stock cubes. You can also water down the stock or simply replace it with water.
    A baby under the age of 1 year can only have up to 1g of salt per day so read the label and check the salt levels. Food labels may sometimes write sodium instead of salt, to find the salt equivalent simply multiply the sodium number by 2.5.
    Read more about salt for babies.
  • SWEET POTATO & CARROT – Added for flavour, texture and nutrition. Chicken puree can often be dry/chalky in texture. Adding the carrot and sweet potato helps with the texture and adds a lovely sweet flavour.
  • ONION – Added for flavour.

Process Shots (and Cooking Tips)

  1. SAUTE ONION: This releases the natural sweetness of the onion and provides a lovely flavour base, take 2-3 minutes to do this over medium-low heat.
  2. SAUTE CHICKEN: Add the chicken and stir for 30 seconds or so, just until the chicken turns opaque.
  3. ADD CARROT, SWEET POTATO AND STOCK: Add the remaining ingredients. TIP: Make sure to chop your sweet potato and carrot small so that it cooks quicker.
  4. SIMMER for 15 mins or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
  5. ADD TO BLENDER/FOOD PROCESSOR: Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and vegetables from the cooking stock.
  6. BLEND until desired consistency is reached. Add tablespoons of the stock to thin the puree. I find around 3-4 tablespoons a good amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age can a baby have this chicken puree?

You can offer this puree from 6 months.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Refrigerate

  • You can store this chicken puree, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Do not store food from a bowl you have previously given your baby. “Double Dipping” from the spoon-to mouth- to container can introduce bacteria from your baby’s saliva which can grow and may cause food poisoning. 
    Throw away any leftover food from a bowl/container you have been using to feed your baby.

Freeze

  • Spoon the puree into ice cube trays or small containers. Cover and freeze until solid.
  • When ice cubes are frozen, remove cubes from the tray and store them in a resealable plastic freezer bag or freezer container.
  • Label package with contents and date. Use within 2 months.
  • The best way to defrost purees is to refrigerate overnight and use them within 24 hours. You can also reheat from frozen.

Re-heat

  • It is important that you reheat baby food until piping hot to kill off bacteria. Allow to cool and always test the temperature of the food before giving your baby.
  • You can reheat using a microwave or on the stovetop. Make sure to continually stir the food to ensure it is properly heated and to get rid of hot spots.
  • Only re-heat once and discard any leftover puree that has already been reheated.

Do you want to learn more about storing baby food? This guide to storing baby food covers how to safely store, refrigerate, freeze and reheat your baby’s food 

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Chicken Puree

Chicken cooked with sweet potato, carrot and onion and then blended to make a delicious puree for babies.

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  • ▢ ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ▢ ½ small Onion ,finely chopped
  • ▢ 160g (1 cup chopped) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs ,chopped into approx. 2.5 – 3cm (1 inch) cubes
  • ▢ 300g / 11oz (2 cups chopped) Sweet Potato ,peeled and chopped into approx. 1-1.5cm (½ inch) cubes
  • ▢ 80g / ⅓ cup Carrot peeled and chopped into approx. 1- 1.5 cm (½ inch) cubes
  • ▢ 250ml / 1 cup Chicken Stock homemade or baby friendly (see notes)

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes.

  • Add the chicken and saute for around 30 seconds, until the chicken turns opaque.

  • Add the sweet potato, carrot and stock. Bring to a boil, cover and gently simmer for 15 mins or until the vegetables are fork tender.

  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and vegetables to a blender or food processor, reserving the cooking liquid. Puree until desired consistency. Add tablespoons of the cooking broth to help achieve thinner, smoother texture.

Chicken stock / broth adds great flavour but most are unsuitable for babies as they are high in salt. You can make your own baby friendly chicken stock or hunt down some low sodium stocks / stock cubes. You can also water down the stock or simply replace it with water.

Nutritional information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. 

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Puree

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 59mg2%

Potassium 339mg10%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 13982IU280%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course:Baby Food

Cuisine:Baby

Keyword:Baby Puree, Chicken Puree

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Chicken with carrots, sweet peppers and potatoes - Encyclopedia Baby food

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It is very difficult to convey the taste of chicken with carrots, sweet peppers and potatoes, you have to try to cook it. But one thing can be said, this dish can be safely given in the form of mashed potatoes and in the form of pieces, as a finger food. We try, perhaps the child will appreciate and love the taste of chicken with vegetables.

Chicken with carrots, sweet peppers and potatoes suitable for children older than 10-12 months .

Introduced foods for baby: Chicken breast, potatoes, carrots, onions, olive oil, yellow peppers, parmesan (any cheese familiar to the baby).

Chicken with carrots, sweet pepper and potatoes

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Curita with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and yellow pures make pureure attractive for children. it is very easy to prepare.

  • dish10-12 months, Bulgarian pepper, water, potatoes, chicken, dry onion, carrots, meat, vegetables, olive oil, cheese
  • Kitchen cuisine
  • KEYWord DEMILE BEAMISE
Portions Portions Pords 2 portions

Preparation time
30 minutes
9000

  • dish10-12 months, Bulgarian pepper, water, potatoes, chicken, dry onion, carrots, meat, vegetables, olive oil, cheese
  • Kitchen cuisine
  • KEYWord DEMILE BEAMISE
Portions Portions Pords 2 portions

Preparation time
30 minutes
9000
  • 175 grams of yellow pepper chopped with cubes
  • 150 grams of chicken breast chicken
  • 15 grams of Parmesan grated
  • 300 ml of water

    • Portations: Portions

    1. Heated oil in the castor.

    2. Fry the onions, peppers, carrots, potatoes and chicken for 2-3 minutes and then add 300 ml of water.

    3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender.

    4. Grind everything in a blender or under a press.

    5. Sprinkle with cheese, let it melt. You can apply.

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    Sweet potatoes or sweet potatoes are a great choice for baby food. It is pleasant in taste (reminiscent of a mixture of potatoes and pumpkin or carrots with added sugar) and creamy texture (in the form of a puree), is liked by many babies and rarely causes allergies. But since this product is still a curiosity in Russia, our mothers will need explanations. So at what age can you give sweet potato to children and how to cook it properly for complementary foods?

    Content

    • From what age to give
    • The composition of the product
    • Is it useful for children
    • Can sweet potatoes call allergies
    • How to choose for children's food
    • Subtleties of storage
    • how to prepare for primacy
      • Sweet Potato Baby Recipes
      • Smooth Sweet Potato Puree
      • Carrot and Sweet Potato Puree
      • Sweet Potato Chicken Soup
      • Sweet Potato Milk Rice Porridge
      • Sweet potato with peas and cauliflower
    • Video: how to cook sweet potato for baby food

    At what age to give

    American parents start giving sweet potatoes to their baby, starting at six months. This is one of the first complementary foods introduced to a baby in the US after weaning.

    The first sample (1 teaspoon is enough) is offered in the form of a thin, homogeneous puree. It is easily absorbed by the body of the baby. The delicate creamy texture makes it easy for the baby to swallow and digest such food.

    After that, they wait three days without introducing other new foods into complementary foods. That allows you to track the negative reaction and stop feeding sweet potatoes in time.

    After about 2 months, the baby can try boiled sweet potatoes, mashed with a fork or grated on a fine grater. Almost all children like its moderately sweet taste.

    After a year sweet potatoes are good to combine with rice or oats to increase the nutritional value of dishes.

    Is it possible to give sweet potatoes raw to a child?

    Complementary food with mashed potatoes for children.

    The composition of the product

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    Nutrients Content in 100 g
    proteins 1. 6 g
    omega 0.01 g
    Carbohydrates 20.1 g
    calories: 86 kcal

    Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients necessary for healthy growth and development of the child. It contains a lot of water (up to 77%), vitamins (A, B6 and C), potassium, iron, organic acids, antioxidants. And low fat.

    Sweet potatoes contain complex carbohydrates, so the glycemic index (GI) of the product is lower (55) than that of the usual potato (from 70).

    Is sweet potato good for kids

    Baby likes sweet potato puree with turmeric

    Sweet potatoes can bring many health benefits to a child if they are part of a child's diet. Key properties:

    1. Fights constipation. Sweet potatoes are a valuable source of fiber. 100 g of the product contains about 3 g of dietary fiber, which prevent constipation and strengthen the baby's digestive tract.
    2. Source of beta-carotene (provitamin A). This vitamin is essential for healthy vision. Its presence in the children's menu is a must and helps to improve eye health.
    3. Strengthens the immune system. Vitamins C and E in the composition increase the body's defenses, help the child fight infections.
    4. Good for the skin. Makes her look healthy and radiant.
    5. Healthy calories. Sweet potatoes contain only 0.1 g of fat at 86 kcal per 100 g. Therefore, they are among the healthy foods for babies, especially those with insufficient weight (hypotrophy). High-calorie sweet potato promotes weight gain and physical development of children.
    6. Prevents anemia. Iron in the composition prevents anemia in a child with insufficient intake of a trace element with food or after severe blood loss (abdominal operations, injuries, etc. ).
    7. Strengthens bones. Calcium, which is also found in sweet potatoes, is vital for the growth and development of children's musculoskeletal system.

    Can sweet potatoes cause allergies

    Sweet potatoes rarely cause allergic reactions in babies. That is why it is suitable for complementary foods. However, it is possible.

    Signs of sweet potato allergy:

    • vomiting,
    • rash (including around the anus),
    • diarrhea,
    • bloating due to indigestion.

    Vomiting and diarrhea can sometimes cause not only allergies, but also intestinal infections in the finished dish. For example, with insufficient sanitation of tubers or children's dishes.

    Babies may spit out sweet potato puree when switching to solid foods for a variety of reasons.

    There may be other side effects that are usually minor and easily manageable.

    Caution! With ulcerative colitis and some other serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, sweet potato dishes are prohibited. Be sure to discuss the possibility of introducing sweet potatoes into complementary foods with your pediatrician.

    Excessive consumption can provoke the formation of kidney stones.

    How to choose baby food

    The choice of food for a child's table should be taken seriously. If possible, choose organic sweet potatoes grown without the use of pesticides and other chemicals.

    Here are a few tips to help you make your choice:

    1. Choose medium-sized tubers with firm, smooth skins. If they are not on sale, take small ones (large ones have a lot of starch).
    2. Set aside specimens that are too soft with brown spots on the skin, punctures, signs of rot, and emit an unpleasant odor.
    3. The richer the color of the potato skin (white/cream, pink, red and purple), the more valuable antioxidants the product contains.

    Storage details

    In this case, the refrigerator is not the right place. Sweet Potato Storage Options:

    • in a covered box in the kitchen at room temperature for up to 1 week;
    • in a cool pantry or cellar at +13-16°C - up to 2 weeks.

    Sweet potato puree can be frozen in ice cube trays

    Boiled sweet potato puree can be frozen ahead (add a drop of lemon juice to prevent browning). It can be kept in the freezer for up to a year, but it is better not to use it for feeding children - during the defrosting process, bacteria quickly begin to multiply in the starchy mass.

    How to cook for weaning

    The first thing to do is wash the tubers thoroughly before peeling and chopping. Then remove the skin or leave (for baking) and thermally process (until soft) in one of the following ways:

    • Baking. Preheat oven to 220°C. Pierce each tuber in several places and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool and remove the skin.
    • Cooking. Peel sweet potatoes, cut, boil in clean water.
    • Pressurized (pressure cooker). Peel the sweet potato, cut into slices or cubes, place in a pressure cooker and wait for 1-2 whistles (guided by softness).
    • For a couple. Peel and cut the product, place in a double boiler and cook.
    • Microwave. Peeled potatoes cut into small slices and do in each hole. Place in the microwave and turn on the maximum power for about 10 minutes.

    Puree cooked sweet potatoes with a blender, potato masher or regular fork. If necessary, add some boiled water.

    Baby sweet potato recipes

    Let's see what can be done with sweet potato for a child.

    Smooth sweet potato puree

    One-component sweet potato puree

    Ingredients:

    • 1 medium sweet potato,
    • 1 cup water or vegetable broth.

    Cooking method:

    1. Cook sweet potato using any of the available methods.
    2. Mash while still warm.
    3. Add half a glass of water or vegetable stock and beat or stir well.
    4. Add the rest of the water/broth to make a thin, smooth puree that a child can easily swallow.

    Carrot and Sweet Potato Puree

    This puree has a high content of vitamin A. It is suitable for babies from 7 months old who have already become familiar with combined complementary foods (containing two or more ingredients).

    Two-component puree with carrots and sweet potatoes

    Ingredients:

    • 1 medium sweet potato,
    • 1 medium carrot,
    • 1 glass of water or vegetable stock.

    Preparation:

    1. Grate thoroughly washed and peeled carrots and cut the peeled sweet potatoes into small pieces.
    2. Boil them together in the same water until they are soft.
    3. Cool and puree.

    Sweet potato chicken soup

    This dish contains a nutritious broth rich in protein. But it is only suitable for children who are accustomed to non-vegetarian food.

    Sweet Potato Chicken Soup

    Ingredients:

    • 100 g lean chicken mince,
    • 5 cups water,
    • 1 cup boiled sweet potato.

    Cooking method:

    1. Boil the minced chicken in a saucepan with a little water. Don't forget to skim off excess fat while boiling.
    2. Transfer the boiled sweet potato to a blender and add the prepared chicken broth to it.
    3. Blend until smooth.
    4. If the soup is too thick, add boiled water.

    Rice porridge with milk and sweet potatoes

    This recipe is rich in dietary fiber, which helps prevent constipation. It is also a healthy dessert option for toddlers without the use of sugar.

    Sweet potato baby rice porridge

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup rice
    • 4 medium sweet potatoes
    • 3 cups water
    • 1 cup breast, goat, coconut or cow milk.

    Cooking method:

    1. Boil diced sweet potatoes and rice in a little water.
    2. 10-15 minutes after boiling (when the food is half cooked), add milk and stir.
    3. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
    4. Cool slightly to serve to a child.

    Sweet potato with peas and cauliflower

    Another great recipe for babies from 7 months old.

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