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Chicken, Broccoli & Pasta Stars for Babies (8-12 months)

Tiny pasta stars give this chicken and broccoli bowl a familiar soft texture. Cook the chicken thoroughly and check whether the particular pasta contains wheat, egg or other allergens.

8-12 monthsDinner25 minMedium
Chicken, Broccoli & Pasta Stars
  • Age Range8-12 months
  • Prep 5 min · Cook 20 minutes
  • DifficultyMedium
  • Allergen InformationContains: Wheat

Ingredients

  • 40g boneless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp small pasta stars (check ingredient label)
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Preparation

  1. Cook pasta stars according to their packet until very soft, then drain. Check the ingredient list: most are wheat-based and some contain egg.

  2. Steam broccoli until florets and stems squash easily. Cook chicken separately until the thickest part reaches 74°C (165°F) on a food thermometer.

  3. Finely shred or blend cooked chicken with tender broccoli and pasta stars, adding a little safe liquid if needed to keep the mixture moist. Stir in olive oil and cool before serving.

Serving by Age

Offer as a moist spoon-fed bowl with thoroughly soft pasta, tender broccoli and very finely minced chicken. Pasta should be cooked, not literally 'dissolved'; avoid dry lumps or chewy pieces.

8 months+

This recipe is listed for 8–12 months, so the 6m+ field does not recommend serving it earlier. Within the listed age range and when your baby can manage the texture, blend well-cooked pasta stars, broccoli and fully cooked chicken until moist and smooth.

9 months+

Very soft pasta stars with tender broccoli and finely minced chicken, moistened as needed.

Allergen Information

Typically contains wheat (gluten); some pasta stars also contain egg. Read the exact pasta label and update the allergen list if an egg-containing brand is used.

Storage

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir well and cool before offering; discard leftovers from baby's bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Chicken, Broccoli & Pasta Stars?

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir well and cool before offering; discard leftovers from baby's bowl.

Which allergens does Chicken, Broccoli & Pasta Stars contain?

It contains Wheat. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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