Chicken Recipes for Toddlers

Chicken can be an important and tasty staple in a toddler’s diet with its range of health benefits, being protein-packed and full of nutrients good for little tummies. From chicken and rice recipes for toddlers to chicken with vegetable and pasta, chicken is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a range of different ways. You can also adapt these recipes to feed families of all sizes, making it an easy option for busy parents not wanting to prepare more than one meal. These chicken recipes for toddlers help make your child a balanced, happy eater from early on.

Grilled chicken breasts topped with tomato sauce and garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate; placed on a red tablecloth.12 Months +

Chicken in Tomato Sauce
25g chopped onion 100g red capsicum, chopped 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 150g chicken breast chopped into chunks 100g potato, peeled and chopped 200g canned …
Chicken breast topped with sliced almonds and stewed with chopped onions, red peppers, and thick sauce served on a white plate with a fork resting on yellow fabric in the background.12 Months +

Mango and Apricot Chicken
2 chicken breast 1 tbsp dried apricot pureed 1 tbsp mild mango chutney 3 tbsp mayonnaise (no whole egg mayonnaise) 1 tbsp lemon juice ¼ …
White bowl of penne pasta with zucchini and mushrooms on white polka-dotted napkin on wooden table.12 Months +

Chicken Pesto Pasta
1 tsp olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 250g mushrooms, sliced 2 medium zucchini, diced 1 chicken breast fillet, diced into small pieces 250g penne …
Tortilla cones are filled with shredded carrots, lettuce, chicken pieces, and tomato slices. They are arranged on a colorful, patterned plate set on a wooden table.12 Months +

Mini Chicken Salad Wraps
1 whole grain wrap 1 tbsp hummus 30g chicken breast, cooked and sliced 1/4 cup grated carrot Cucumber, slices Tomato, slices Lettuce …
Plate with chicken curry and white rice, a red spoon placed beside the rice. The plate is on a red napkin, adding contrast to the white background.12 Months +

Chicken Curry
1 tsp oil 1 small chicken breast diced ½ onion, finely diced ½ red capsicum diced ½ tsp korma paste 100 ml reduced-fat canned coconut …
Bowl of couscous salad with chicken and vegetables, blue and white napkin on light wooden table.12 Months +

Spicy Chicken Couscous
50g couscous 3 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 150g chicken breast 1 small clove of garlic, crushed ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground …
Bowl of pasta salad with vegetables on matching blue plate, blue napkin in background on white tablecloth.12 Months +

Chicken and Coconut Korma
1 tsp oil 150g chicken breast diced ½ onion, finely diced 1 carrot diced Half tsp korma paste 100 ml reduced-fat canned coconut milk 2 tsp …