Shredded Tomato Chicken

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Shredded Tomato Chicken

By Natalie Peall

Prep Time: 5 mins – Cooking Time: 6 hours

This slow cooked shredded tomato chicken is the ultimate dump-and-go dinner for busy parents who need something easy, nourishing and family-friendly. Made with simple ingredients like chicken, tomatoes, garlic and herbs, this recipe slow cooks into a soft, tender texture that’s perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ and ideal for toddlers too.

It’s one of those meals you can throw into the slow cooker in minutes, then come back to hours later when you’re tired, touched out, and just need dinner sorted. The chicken becomes beautifully soft and easy to shred, making it safe for little ones and easy to serve as finger food, mixed into mashed veggies, or alongside rice or pasta.

This recipe is naturally packed with protein and flavour, with no complicated steps or hidden stress—just a simple, wholesome meal that works for the whole family. It’s also perfect for batch cooking and freezing, so you can always have a healthy meal ready for those chaotic evenings.

If you’re looking for easy BLW meals, slow cooker recipes for babies, or toddler-friendly family dinners, this shredded tomato chicken is a go-to you’ll come back to again and again.

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 onions, sliced
3 teaspoons minced garlic
400g tin of chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients into the slow cooker – stir well and cover with the lid

Cook on low for 6 hours

Once cooked, fork the chicken breasts so that they are shredded — they should fall apart easily

Serve once cooled with rice or mashed potato.

Notes

A soft, tender slow cooked shredded tomato chicken made with simple ingredients and zero fuss. Perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ and a quick, family-friendly dinner for busy nights.

April 7, 2016 By NatalieSt