• Home
  • Ages
    • 6-12 month olds
    • 1-2 year olds
    • 2-4 year olds
  • The Science
    • Energy
    • Macronutrients
      • Carbohydrates
      • Protein
      • Fats
    • Micronutrients
      • Minerals
      • Vitamins
    • Hydration
    • Hygiene and safety
    • Food groups
      • Fruit
      • Vegetables
      • Grains
      • Fats and oils
      • Protein
      • Dairy
      • Daily requirements
      • Portion sizes
  • Meal Plans
    • 6 month old meal plan
    • 7 month old meal plan
    • 8 month old meal plan
    • 9 month old meal plan
    • 10 month old meal plan
    • 11 month old meal plan
    • 1 year old meal plan
  • Recipes
    • 6 month old recipes
    • 7 month old recipes
    • 8 month old recipes
    • 9 month old recipes
    • 10 month old recipes
    • 11 month old recipes
    • 1 year old recipes
    • Toddler Recipes
  • Blog
  • About
  • Shop

Mobile Menu

  • Email
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Before Header

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Creative Nourish

Growing Healthy

  • Home
  • Ages
    • 6-12 month olds
    • 1-2 year olds
    • 2-4 year olds
  • The Science
    • Energy
    • Macronutrients
      • Carbohydrates
      • Protein
      • Fats
    • Micronutrients
      • Minerals
      • Vitamins
    • Hydration
    • Hygiene and safety
    • Food groups
      • Fruit
      • Vegetables
      • Grains
      • Fats and oils
      • Protein
      • Dairy
      • Daily requirements
      • Portion sizes
  • Meal Plans
    • 6 month old meal plan
    • 7 month old meal plan
    • 8 month old meal plan
    • 9 month old meal plan
    • 10 month old meal plan
    • 11 month old meal plan
    • 1 year old meal plan
  • Recipes
    • 6 month old recipes
    • 7 month old recipes
    • 8 month old recipes
    • 9 month old recipes
    • 10 month old recipes
    • 11 month old recipes
    • 1 year old recipes
    • Toddler Recipes
  • Blog
  • About
  • Shop
You are here: Home / Recipes / 6 month old recipes / Chicken-Carrot Mash

Chicken-Carrot Mash

The Chicken-Carrot Mash is a great baby meal to introduce new foods. It has just 3 ingredients, 2 of which you have ideally already introduced.

6 month old recipe Chicken Carrot Mash

With a 6-month-old baby, you will likely have started introducing solid foods, one at a time. So chances are your baby has been eating one single food at a time for a week or so until you have a shortlist of food they have tasted and are able to eat.

It might be time to mix it up a little.

With several foods on your list, you can start combining them to introduce new meals.

The Chicken-Carrot Mash is a perfect example. It has just 3 ingredients, 2 of which you have ideally already introduced.

For us the chicken and carrot have already been on our list of baby-approved foods, so we’re going to add a little olive oil here.

Chicken Carrot Mash Ingredients

To make this Chicken Carrot Mash, you will need the following ingredients:

Chicken. Free range chickens should be our first choice here, especially when serving to babies. But whichever chicken you have to choose from, try to make sure that it hasn’t been treated with hormones or antibiotics. Although the recipe says to use chicken breast you can also use dark meat if you want to.

Carrots. If possible, try to choose organic carrots. Nevertheless make sure to peel them before cooking if your child is younger than 8 months. For older children you don’t really need to peel organic carrots but I still do so out of habit.

Olive oil. I prefer to always use olive oil when cooking for my child as I find that it has the best fatty acid profile. But really any vegetable oil such as sunflower or flaxseed oil you use here is a good choice.

Chicken Carrot Mash Nutritional Benefits

Chicken. Chicken is a great source of lean protein and it has good amounts of iron which is crucial for your little one at this age.

Carrots. Carrots have loads of beta carotene which is great for our eyesight, and their sweet taste helps the meal to be tastier.

Olive oil. Olive oil is loaded with “good” fats which protect the heart and provide loads of energy – crucial for the growth and development of your baby.

How To Prepare Chicken Carrot Mash

Prepare the carrots. Wash, peel and slice the carrot into tiny pieces (if baby-led weaning cut into long thin pieces and if you will be serving as a puree cut into small cubes). Add the carrot in a pot or pan with enough water to cover it. Bring to boil and cook for about 15 minutes

Add the chicken. Slice the chicken into tiny pieces (if baby-led weaning cut into long thin pieces and if you will be serving as a puree cut into small cubes). After 15 minutes of cooking the carrots, add the sliced chicken breast and cook for another 15 minutes

Finalize. Once finished, take out the pan and drizzle with olive oil. Allow to cool for 5 minutes

How to BLW. If following baby-led weaning, cut into long strips so baby can grasp.

How to puree. If pureeing then add to a blender with a tablespoon of water. Keep adding tablespoon by tablespoon of water as necessary to achieve desired consistency

Possible Chicken Carrot Mash Variations

Mix the veggies. To make this Chicken Carrot Mash, you don’t need to use carrots. You can actually use any other veggie of choice. We find carrots being a good choice because of their creamy texture and slightly sweet taste but pumpkin, butternut squash or sweet potato would be a great substitute.

Mix the meat. You also don’t specifically need to use chicken as a meat and protein source in this dish. Lamb, beef, turkey and any other meat you choose to serve to your baby can pair perfectly with any veggies.

Mix the oil. Olive oil is always my first choice. For kids and for the whole family also. I find it has the best fatty acid profile for our bodies. But any other vegetable oil will provide fats and energy also. Do try to avoid ones with very distinct aroma such as coconut or nut-oils.

More 6 Month Old Recipes

Looking for more 6 Month Old Recipes? Check these out:

  • Baked Sweet Potato
  • Apple Banana Oatmeal
  • How To Make The Perfect Banana Avocado Baby Puree
  • Sweet Potato Lamb
  • 45 Purees in 45 Minutes
6 month old recipe Chicken Carrot Mash

Chicken-Carrot Mash

Chicken Carrot Mash is a quick and nutritious recipe for a 6 month old baby that is simple and can be either BLW or pureed.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Cooling Time 5 mins
SERVINGS (adjustable)1
Course Main Course
Cuisine Healthy

Ingredients

  • 1.4 oz chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
  • 1 medium sized carrot
  • ½ tsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel and slice the carrot into tiny pieces (if baby-led weaning cut into long thin pieces and if you will be serving as a puree cut into small cubes)
  • Add the carrot in a pot or pan with enough water to cover it. Bring to boil and cook for about 15 minutes
  • After 15 minutes add the sliced chicken breast and cook for another 15 minutes
  • Once finished, take out the pan and drizzle with olive oil
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes
  • If following baby-led weaning, cut into long strips so baby can grasp. If pureeing then add to a blender with a tbsp of water. Keep adding water as necessary to achieve desired consistency

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 104.3kcal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
6 month old recipe BLW Chicken Carrot Mash
BABY-LED WEANED
6 month old recipe Puree Chicken Carrot Mash
PUREED
Please follow and like us:
error
fb-share-icon
Tweet
fb-share-icon

More like this

You may be interested in these posts from the same category.

Strawberry Baby Puree

How To Make The Most Delicious Strawberry Baby Puree

Banana Puree

The Most Delicious Banana Baby Puree

mango baby puree

The Perfect First Mango Baby Puree

Pear Baby Puree

How To Make The Perfect Pear Baby Puree

avocado baby puree

First Baby Puree – Avocado

apple puree

How To Make Baby’s First Apple Puree

Apple Sweet Potato BABY Puree 15

How To Make The Perfect Apple Sweet Potato Baby Puree

Banana Avocado Puree 18

How To Make The Perfect Banana Avocado Baby Puree

Zucchini Sweet Potato Puree

How To Make Zucchini Sweet Potato Puree for Baby

Sweet Potato Lamb

buckwheat pear puree

Buckwheat Pear Puree

perfect homemade hazelnut butter

Perfect Homemade Hazelnut Butter

See more of our nutritionist created meal plans

6 month old meal plan

6 Month Old Meal Plan

7 month old meal plan

7 Month Old Meal Plan

8 month old meal plan

8 Month Old Meal Plan

9 month old meal plan

9 Month Old Meal Plan

10 month old meal plan

10 Month Old Meal Plan

11 month old meal plan

11 Month Old Meal Plan

1 year old meal plan

1 Year Old Meal Plan

Our Favorite Stuff

  • Kitchen Aid Mixer KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield
  • KEEDO FEEDO KIDDO FEEDO Freezer Tray
  • OXO Storage OXO Tot Baby Blocks Freezer Storage Containers
  • Pyrex Glass Storage Bowls Pyrex Glass Storage Bowls
  • BEABA Blender BEABA Babycook 4 in 1 Steam Cooker & Blender
Previous Post: «6 month old recipe baked sweet potato different stages of baby food Baked Sweet Potato
Next Post: Dealing with Baby Constipation the Natural Way Crying constipated baby sitting underneath a balloon»

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Recent Posts

Sweetgreen fish taco adaptation with salmon and bulgur

“Sweetgreen Fish Taco” Bowl for the Whole Family

January 22, 2021

healthy chocolate chip cookies

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 15, 2021

Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas

January 5, 2021

1 piece of yoghurt cake with icing sugar

Healthy Yogurt Fruit Cake

January 1, 2021

Footer

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Tags

allergens allergies apple baby-led weaning babyledweaning birthday bread breakfast candy christmas cravings dairy-free dessert dinner family meals fish gluten gluten-free guide halloween health iron lunch meal plan meat muffin nut-free nuts on-the-go pasta puree purees smoothie snack snacks spread. starting solids sweets thanksgiving toddler toddler food toys vegan vegetable cake vegetarian
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2021 Creative Nourish · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme