Main meals15 min hands-on · 45 min total · 7 ingredients
Roast potatoes, broccoli & dip
Why it works for childrenDip it, try it separately, start small.
The ingredients bringProtein · Calcium · Fibre
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Family kitchen · Main meals
Lemon chicken with little pasta
Little pasta, soft courgettes and fully cooked chicken in a mild cream-cheese sauce. A little lemon adds freshness without making the sauce sharp.
- Hands-on time
- 20 Min.
- Total time
- 30 Min.
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Protein · Carbohydrates · Calcium
Why it works for children & what’s in itTimes are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.
Step by step
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An easier way today.
Put the pasta water on while preparing vegetables. Cut vegetables first, then chicken on a separate board.
What you can prepare ahead
Wash courgettes and prepare parsley ahead. Cook the dish fresh; always keep raw poultry separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
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When there is room for it today
Helping is welcome. Watching is too.
Your child can weigh pasta and pick washed parsley leaves. Adults handle raw poultry, knives, the hob and hot pasta water.
For your family table
Adapt for younger eaters.
Cook chicken thoroughly and cut into small tender pieces; cook courgettes until soft. Intended for family meals with children aged 3 and over. Adapt portions and texture and supervise eating.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Protein
- Here from: chicken and cream cheese
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
Learn about Protein → - Carbohydrates
- Here from: pasta
They provide energy for everyday activities.
Nutrient knowledge - Calcium
- Here from: cream cheese
Important for building bones and teeth, especially during growth.
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These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.
Make it work for you.
Use small soup pasta instead of orzo and follow its packet cooking time. Check ingredients for egg allergies. Add lemon juice sparingly at first.
Taking it slowly today?
Keep some pasta and courgette aside before mixing. Sauce and chicken can be served separately on the plate.
Keeping it safely
Cool untouched leftovers promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate at 5°C or below within 2 hours. Eat within 24 hours and reheat once to at least 70°C throughout for 2 minutes. Store raw chicken separately as directed on its packet.
For younger eaters
Cook chicken thoroughly and cut into small tender pieces; cook courgettes until soft. Intended for family meals with children aged 3 and over. Adapt portions and texture and supervise eating.
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Our approach & sources
These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.
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