This easy chicken carrot porridge for baby combines soft rice, tender chicken and naturally sweet carrot into a simple homemade meal. Everything is cooked until soft, creating a comforting porridge that’s easy to adjust as your baby becomes more comfortable with textured foods.
Chicken and carrot was one of the easiest combinations for me when my little one started eating porridge. Carrot added a little natural sweetness to the chicken, so I could keep the meal simple without adding salt or other seasoning. It was also easy to prepare everything together in one pot, which always helps on busy days.
Suitable for: Around 7–8 months+*
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 1–2 baby portions
*Adjust the texture according to your baby’s feeding ability and development.
Ingredients for Chicken Carrot Porridge
You only need a few simple ingredients:
- 2 tbsp uncooked rice
- 30g boneless, skinless chicken
- ½ small carrot
- 1–1½ cups water, as needed
Chicken and carrot make a simple savoury combination, with carrot adding some natural sweetness to the porridge without needing extra seasoning.
How to Make Chicken Carrot Porridge for Baby
1. Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the rice thoroughly.
Peel and wash the carrot, then cut it into small pieces.
Cut the chicken into small pieces and make sure there are no bones.
2. Cook the Rice
Place the rice and water into a small pot.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the rice starts becoming soft.
3. Add the Chicken and Carrot
Add the chicken and carrot to the porridge.
Continue cooking over low heat until the rice is very soft, the carrot can easily be mashed and the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
Stir occasionally and add more water if the porridge becomes too thick.
4. Mash to the Right Texture
Once everything is fully cooked, mash the carrot and chicken into the soft rice using the back of a spoon or fork.
For babies transitioning from puree, you can briefly blend the porridge for a smoother consistency.
As your baby becomes more comfortable with texture, gradually mash it less.
5. Serve Warm
Transfer the chicken carrot porridge for baby into a clean bowl and allow it to cool to a suitable temperature before serving.
There’s no need to add salt, stock cubes or other seasoning.
Mum Tip
Carrot was one of the vegetables my little one was already familiar with from her puree stage, so adding it to chicken porridge felt like an easy next step.
I also like cutting both the chicken and carrot into small pieces before cooking. They cook more evenly and become much easier to mash into the rice afterwards.
Make Weekday Baby Porridge Easier
As a working mum, I find preparing some ingredients ahead of time makes baby porridge much easier to manage during the week.
I portion chicken into small meal-sized amounts and prepare vegetables ahead when I can. Then, when it’s time to cook, I can simply take out what I need instead of preparing every ingredient from scratch.
What I Use for Baby Meal Prep:
- Reusable food ziplock pouches
- Baby food storage containers
- Silicone freezer trays
- Mini food chopper or grinder
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How to Choose Chicken and Carrot for Baby Porridge
For chicken, choose:
- Fresh boneless chicken
- Chicken that has been properly refrigerated
- Meat with no unusual smell or appearance
For carrot, choose one that:
- Feels firm
- Looks fresh
- Has a bright colour
- Has no soft or spoiled areas
What Texture Should Chicken Carrot Porridge Be?
For babies transitioning from puree:
Cook the rice and carrot until very soft, then mash thoroughly or briefly blend everything together.
As baby progresses:
Gradually use less water and mash the ingredients less, creating a thicker porridge with more texture.
The right consistency should follow your baby’s feeding abilities rather than age alone.
How to Store Chicken Carrot Porridge
Because this recipe contains cooked rice and chicken, cool any portion you’re keeping promptly and transfer it into a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator.
I personally prefer making baby porridge in smaller batches. If I prepare extra, I portion it straight away so I can take out only what I need for each meal.
What Can I Add to Chicken Carrot Porridge?
Once your baby has tried the individual ingredients, some easy combinations include:
- Chicken + Carrot + Pumpkin
- Chicken + Carrot + Broccoli
- Chicken + Carrot + Potato
- Chicken + Carrot + Sweet Potato
- Chicken + Carrot + Spinach
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Frequently Asked Questions
This article shares my personal experience and general information and should not replace individual medical or feeding advice. Babies develop at different rates. Speak with your child’s healthcare professional before starting solids if you have concerns about developmental readiness, growth, allergies or feeding.
About the author
SY is a mum of one and the founder of PicksBySY. Like many mums, she’s constantly learning, discovering and figuring things out as her little one grows. She created PicksBySY to share her real parenting experiences, useful finds and everyday discoveries – from baby milestones and toddler life to family activities and products she genuinely uses and loves.
