Recipes for Chicken and Rice Baby Food

Safe ways to use chicken and rice baby food past its expiration date

Chicken and Rice Baby Food Bowl

Chicken and Rice Baby Food Bowl

A simple and nutritious bowl using expired but safe chicken and rice baby food, ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 jar (4 oz) expired chicken and rice baby food
  • 1/4 cup cooked vegetables (such as carrots or peas)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the expired chicken and rice baby food and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the cooked rice and vegetables to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  4. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything thoroughly.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
  6. Ensure the food is at an appropriate temperature for consumption before serving to a baby.
  7. Serve in a baby-safe bowl and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chicken and Rice Baby Food Soup

Chicken and Rice Baby Food Soup

A comforting and nutritious soup made with expired but safe chicken and rice baby food, reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (4 oz) expired chicken and rice baby food
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup cooked vegetables (such as peas or carrots)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized pot, combine the expired chicken and rice baby food and chicken broth.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, cooked rice, and cooked vegetables to the pot.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
  7. Ensure the soup is heated to an appropriate temperature before serving to a baby.
  8. Serve in a baby-safe bowl and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Chicken and Rice Baby Food Patties

Chicken and Rice Baby Food Patties

Delicious and healthy chicken and rice baby food patties made with slightly expired but safe chicken and rice baby food, reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup slightly expired chicken and rice baby food
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken and rice baby food, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, carrot, celery, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into small patties.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil.
  5. Cook the patties in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve the chicken and rice baby food patties warm as a nutritious meal for your little one.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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