Toddler tomato & chicken rice

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ 9 ratings Rate this recipe

This easy risotto style recipe will please even fussy toddlers, just add whatever vegetables they like best...

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Difficulty Level Easy

Preparation

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Total Time 55 mins
Preparation Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 40 mins

Ingredients
Method

1 tbsp sunflower oil
Garlic (1x clove), crushed
Onion (1/2 a small onion), finely chopped
200g uncooked rice
235ml natural chicken stock
75g broccoli florets, chopped
1 carrot (peeled), finely chopped
200g chopped tomatoes (1/2 a tin)
1 tsp tomato purée
200g chicken breast (cut into small pieces)
75g peas
Black pepper (to taste)
Fresh basil, chopped

Pour a dash of sunflower oil into a saucepan and add diced onions and crushed garlic - stir
Add just enough water to cover the onion and cook until tender
Add the rice, chunks of chicken, chicken stock, black pepper, broccoli, carrot, tomatoes and tomato puree.
Cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked, which will approximately take 20-30 minutes (add more stock if needed)
Finally throw in the peas and basil and heat for two minutes until it’s gently simmering around the edges

You will need

Sharp vegetable knife - We really like this one as it's ergonomically designed with rounded handles to protect your fingers and ensure a secure and comfortable grip. Find it at Amazon for £16.99.

Tips

This recipe works well with any rice, but try using risotto rice for a really yummy texture.

Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ 9 ratings Rate this recipe

Polly L(45)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

DD makes a colossal mess with this every time, but tbh, I'm just happy she's actually eating some veg!

on 15/4/20
Claire C(2568)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4

Are you able to freeze this?

on 13/9/19
Heather H(466)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4

Is the rice uncooked or already cooked when you add it??

on 2/8/17
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Great dish for my fussy 3 year old, he loved it and so did I! Will make it for the whole family next time.

on 8/7/17
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Found this dish easy to follow, easy to make and seem to be a great hit with my little ones. Full of flavour and a great balance of good ingredients.

on 11/11/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3

I have been unable to cook this without it sticking to the bottom of the pan. Its on a low heat and I added more water .

on 9/10/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Best kid friendly recipe on net mums. Definitely recommend. Cheap & easy!

on 15/9/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

This recipe is so easy to follow. I made it quite few times for all family as it is really tasty. It is one of my 2 year old daughters favourite meal. Definitely recommend it.

on 8/7/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Definitely one of our new favourites :)

on 17/3/15
Guest

30 minutes with the vegetables? How did they not get over cooked?

on 6/3/13
Guest

Yum Yum Yum - Just made this today for DD, so nice that I may make it for myself and hubby next week

on 6/3/13
Guest

How many chicken breasts did you use? Or would you suggest to use?

on 7/11/11
Guest

Yum yum yum! Definitely one of our new faves. :)

on 14/8/11
Guest

I have just made this for my 4yr old daughter.She absolutly loved this and there was enough left over for me and my other half So Delious. Only thing i can say is there was no need for cornflower It was thick enough :)

on 22/6/11