Mac and Cheese with Shredded Chicken

Creamy cheddar pasta with tender shredded chicken and a little Greek yogurt for extra protein and a soft, comforting dinner.

12-18mo+

5 min prep · 10 min cook · 15 min total · 6 servings

MilkWheat

Ingredients

Contains optional added salt for older eaters. Skip it for babies under 12 months.

226.8 g pasta8 oz pasta
45 ml butter3.04 tbsp butter
120 ml milk8.12 tbsp milk
113.4 g cheddar cheese, shredded4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
80 ml greek yogurt5.41 tbsp greek yogurt
140 g chicken breast, cooked and finely shredded4.94 oz chicken breast, cooked and finely shredded
salt (to taste), for over-1s and adults
pepper (to taste), for over-1s and adults

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until just tender following the package timing.
Drain the pasta well and set it aside while you make the sauce.

In the same pot over low heat, melt the butter gently so it does not brown.
Pour in the milk and add the shredded cheddar, whisking until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the cooked pasta, Greek yogurt, and shredded chicken to the cheese sauce and stir gently until everything is coated.
Spoon into bowls and serve warm. For over-1s and adults, add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste at the end.

12-18mo

Cook the pasta until very soft and stir in the chicken finely shredded. Cut larger pasta shapes into small bite-size pieces and skip any added salt.

Choking safety: Make sure chicken is finely shredded and pasta is soft and cut small to avoid large chunks.

18-24mo

Serve soft and warm, cutting longer pasta into bite-size pieces. Keep the chicken finely shredded and offer a small portion with no added salt.

Choking safety: Shred chicken finely and cut pasta small to prevent choking on large pieces.

2-3y

Serve as written with pasta cut into bite-size pieces and chicken shredded small. A tiny pinch of salt to taste is fine at this age.

Choking safety: Cut pasta and chicken into manageable bite-size pieces.

3-5y

Serve as written. Season lightly to taste if you like. Encourage self-feeding with a fork.

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