Sweet Potato and Chicken for Baby (7+ Months)

Sweet potato and chicken for baby was one of the simple lunches I made for my baby at 7 months, when we were adding meat to our meals. I steamed the chicken breast together with sweet potato, onion and cauliflower, added a few parsley leaves at the end and blended everything into a soft puree.

It’s an easy homemade baby lunch made with everyday ingredients, and you can adapt the texture to your baby’s feeding skills, from smooth to mashed.

Prefer to watch? Here’s the video showing how I made this sweet potato and chicken puree for my baby.

How to Make Sweet Potato and Chicken for Baby

Sweet Potato & Chicken for Baby

A simple homemade baby lunch with chicken breast, sweet potato, cauliflower, onion and parsley, steamed and blended to a soft puree.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Baby Food

Servings 1 baby portion

Ingredients

  

• 20 g chicken breast
• 150 g sweet potato
• 60 g cauliflower
• 5 g onion
• a few parsley leaves

Instructions

 

• Put the chicken breast, sweet potato and onion in a steamer basket.
• Steam for about 25–30 minutes, until soft and the chicken is fully cooked.
• Add the cauliflower 8–10 minutes before the end of cooking.
• Add the parsley leaves a few minutes before the end.
• Blend smooth, or mash for more texture, depending on your baby’s feeding skills.

Video

Notes

Adjust the texture to your baby’s feeding skills. Add a little water from steaming, breast milk or prepared formula if the puree is too thick.

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Adjusting the Texture

I blended this meal smooth for my baby, but you can also mash it with a fork for more texture. If the puree is too thick, add a little water from steaming, breast milk or prepared formula. As your baby’s feeding skills develop, you can gradually leave the vegetables and chicken in small, soft pieces.

Storing Leftovers

Let the puree cool within 1–2 hours, then store it in a covered container in the fridge and use it within 24 hours. You can also freeze it in small portions for up to 1 month.

Thaw frozen portions in the fridge and use them within 24 hours. Reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through, then let it cool before serving. Throw away any food left in your baby’s bowl after a meal.

More Baby Food Ideas

If your baby enjoys sweet potato, you might also like my Sweet Potato Puree for Baby, or explore 9 Vegetable Puree Recipes for Babies for more simple combinations. You can find all my recipes on the Baby Food Recipes page.