Simply Chicken – Our Most Loved Nursery Recipe

17th September 2025

At Zebedees, we’ve been serving delicious, wholesome meals to little ones for years. Among all the dishes on our menu, one recipe stands out as the most requested by parents: Simply Chicken.

It’s easy to see why. This dish is:

• Nutritious and balanced

• Packed with vegetables (without the fuss!)

• Mild, comforting, and perfect for children (and adults too!)

• Quick enough to make on a busy weekday evening

Now, by popular demand, we’re sharing the full recipe so you can recreate Simply Chicken at home.

Ingredients (serves 4) 

·             500–700g chicken breast, diced 

·             1 medium white onion (about 175g), diced 

·             1 red pepper, diced 

·             ½ butternut squash, peeled and diced 

·             3–4 garlic cloves, peeled 

·             1 litre passata 

·             350–500ml water (adjust for thickness) 

·             1–2 tsp cornflour (optional, for thickening) 

·             Salt and pepper (to taste) 

·             A little oil for frying 

Method 

Step 1 – Prepare the ingredients 

·             Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. 

·             Roughly chop the onion and red pepper. 

·             Peel and dice the butternut squash. 

·             Peel the garlic cloves. 

Step 2 – Cook the chicken 

·             Heat a little oil in a large pan. 

·             Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 

·             Fry until golden on the outside (don’t worry if it isn’t fully cooked yet). 

·             Remove and set aside. 

Step 3 – Cook the vegetables 

·             In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. 

·             Fry the onion, red pepper, butternut squash, and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 8–10 minutes). 

Step 4 – Make the sauce 

·             Pour in the passata and 350–500ml water, depending on how thick you like the sauce. 

·             Stir, bring to a gentle simmer, then use a hand blender (or jug blender) to blend until smooth. 

Step 5 – Combine everything 

·             Return the chicken to the pan. 

·             Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through. 

·             If the sauce feels too thin, mix 1–2 tsp cornflour with a splash of cold water, then stir it in and simmer until thickened. 

Step 6 – Taste and serve 

·             Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed

·             Serve hot with rice, pasta, or bread for dipping

Have you tried making Simply Chicken at home? Let us know what your little ones thoughs and share your photos with us on Instagram by tagging @zebedeesmeals

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