Lemon Chicken and Veggies
This Lemon Chicken and Veggies recipe is a nutritious and simple dinner option that's both baby-friendly and appealing for the whole family. Tender chicken breast is cooked with sweet carrots and zucchini, all flavored with a splash of zesty lemon juice.
- Suitable from
- Finger foods (BLW)
- Total time
- 30min
- Makes
- 3servings
- Iron
- 0.2mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
10 min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
None
Ingredients
- Chicken breast 6 oz
- Carrots1 piece
- Green summer squash (zucchini)1 piece
- Water1/2 cup
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
Steps
Prep the Ingredients: Dice the chicken breast, chop the carrot, and chop the zucchini. Measure out 1/2 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Cook the Chicken: Heat the medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until no longer pink.
Add the Veggies: Add the chopped carrot and zucchini to the saucepan. Stir to combine with the chicken.
Add Liquid and Lemon Juice: Pour in 1/2 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir well to mix everything together.
Simmer: Cover the saucepan with the lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Make sure to cut to age-appropriate choking-free size for your little one's age, if needed.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 38kcal
- Protein
- 5.2g
- Fat
- 1.5g
- Carbs
- 1.1g
- Carbs11%
- Protein54%
- Fat35%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 3 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
38
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.