Creamy Pasta With Chicken and Broccoli |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A delicious combination of chicken, broccoli, mushrooms and tomatoes in a creamy white sauce, lightly flavoured with cheese and spices. Tossed with whole wheat pasta, it makes a hearty, satisfying meal. Add some extra milk to baby’s portion to help keep texture moist enough to mash and swallow easily. Ingredients:
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 cup white mushroom, finely diced |
1 cup broccoli floret, finely diced |
1 cup tomato, finely diced |
1 teaspoon garlic salt |
1 teaspoon oregano |
1 teaspoon basil |
1/2 teaspoon sage |
1 cup homogenized milk |
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup water |
1/4 cup white enriched flour |
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup grated mild cheddar cheese |
4 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked and drained |
Directions:
1. Dice raw chicken into bite-size pieces, small enough for baby to manage.
2. Clean cutting board thoroughly, dice mushrooms, broccoli and tomato to same size chunks.
3. In large saucepan, cook chicken with mushrooms and spices over medium heat, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
4. Add broccoli and tomatoes, cover and reduce heat to low until broccoli is tender.
5. Add chicken broth, allow to simmer while you mix milk, flour, parmesan and grated cheese in small bowl.
6. Add mixture to saucepan, stir continuously until grated cheese has melted and blended well into sauce.
7. Add cooked and drained pasta, toss and serve.
8. For adults, extra salt or pepper may be added. For babies, portions may be mashed or eaten as is, depending on your child’s capabilities or preferences.
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