If you're looking for a twist on the classic Chilli Con Carne, my Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Chilli is the perfect option. It's a warm and hearty dinner the whole family will love, including your weaning baby. This recipe makes 8 adult portions, so if you have leftovers, store them in our Toddler Portion Pots to freeze and reheat for easy healthy meals on busy days.

If you don’t have a slow cooker, follow all the instructions as listed, but use a large pan on the hob instead of a slow cooker. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 1-2 hours, covered.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3-7 hours

Makes: 8 Adult Portions 

Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 x 400g tins of diced tomatoes
680g tomato passata
2 large skinless chicken breasts
240ml low salt chicken stock
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
400g tin sweetcorn, no salt (rinsed and drained)
400g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
180g full fat cream cheese
Handful to parsley, to garnish

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute further. Remove from the heat and put into a slow cooker.

2. Add all the ingredients, except the cream cheese, into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Cook on a low heat setting for 6-7 hours or on a high heat setting for 3 hours.

3. Remove the chicken and shred into pieces using a fork. Return the chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and combined. Cover the slow cooker and cook for about 10-15 minutes further on a high heat setting. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with rice or couscous.

4. For a baby not able for texture, blend to a purée. For a baby able for texture, allow your baby to self-feed.

Weaning
4-6 months – not suitable due to texture
6-7 months - Smooth and slightly thicker puree, no lumps
7-8 months - Thicker puree with increased texture
8-9 months - Minced and mashed with soft lumps.
9-12 months – Minced and finely chopped.

At Mummy Cooks, we have a wealth of advice on feeding your family. We cover everything from meal prep and slow cooker recipes to moving baby on to family foods and preparing food safely. So whether you're looking for quick and easy meal ideas or want to learn more about healthy eating, we've got you covered - Feeding the Family Advice page