Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

For 12 months and older.

Ingredients

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup white mushrooms, finely diced
• 1 cup broccoli tops, 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 water
• 1/4 cup enriched white flour
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
• 4 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked and drained

Method

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 (see Fig.1).
4. Add broccoli and tomatoes, cover and reduce heat to low until broccoli is tender (see Fig. 2).
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 (see Fig. 3).
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.

Fig. 1 - In large saucepan, cook chicken with mushrooms and spices over medium heat, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Fig. 2 - Add broccoli and tomatoes, cover and reduce heat to low until broccoli is tender

Fig. 3 - Add mixture to saucepan, stir continuously until grated cheese has melted and blended well into sauce

Fig 4. - Adult Portion.

Fig. 4 - Baby portion.

Recipe provided by www.lifeafterbabyfood.com