This Chicken, Squash and Cauliflower Baby Food sheet pan meal is easy to make into a smooth, easy-to-eat puree for baby or is an ideal meal for baby-led weaning. 

Nutritional Information

• High levels of antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which boosts the immune system and reduces inflammation.
• A good source of potassium which helps keep bones healthy and our heartbeat regular
• Contains a protein that may be a potent anticancer agent.
• Provides calcium to help strengthen bones and folate to help with brain development.

Chicken, Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Puree

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 large baby servings or 20 ounces
Age: 7+ months 

Ingredients

• 1 small boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups butternut squash, seeded, peeled, and roughly chopped 
• 1 1/2 cups cauliflower, florets

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, tin foil, or a silicone mat. 
2. Place the cauliflower and butternut squash on the baking sheet. Place the chicken on a piece of tin foil and wrap it up like a present, so no moisture can escape.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping vegetables halfway through baking time. The meal will be done with they can be pricked by a fork and the chicken is cooked all the way through.
4. For a Baby Food Puree – let cool slightly, chop chicken and then transfer all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes, adding water, broth, formula, or fresh breast milk in 1/4 cup increments if needed. I had to add 1/2 cup of water to my puree.
5. To serve as a finger food or Baby-Led Weaning – let cool, slice chicken into long 2-3" strips and then place each ingredient onto a plate and serve to baby.

Notes 

Age: 6+ months

Yield: 8 large baby-led weaning servings or roughly 20 ounces of puree.

Storage: Finger foods and purees can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The puree can also be frozen for up to 4 months.