By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
118 cal · 35 min
Puréed Chicken, Apple, and Kale
Recipe GLPR9eefed806cafca
A smooth, nutrient-rich purée combining tender chicken breast with sweet apples, earthy kale, and aromatic carrots in a light broth. Perfect as a wholesome main course that's naturally free from common allergens and refined ingredients.
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Ingredients
2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 2 cups)
2 carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 1 cup)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups low-salt or no-salt chicken broth
1/2 bunch kale, stems removed, rinsed, and chopped (about 3 cups)
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the apples, carrots, onion, bay leaf, chicken pieces, and chicken broth. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, until the onion and carrots are tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Stir in the chopped kale and continue simmering, uncovered, for approximately 3 more minutes, until the kale is completely wilted and tender.
Remove the pan from heat and carefully discard the bay leaf.
Using an immersion blender, purée the mixture directly in the saucepan until smooth and creamy, or transfer to a blender in batches if preferred.
Allow the purée to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or transfer to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 1 month.
Comments
All ingredients are stocked year-round at major Charlotte chains, though kale varies in quality by season and carrot-apple sauces risk watery texture if not reduced properly. The real prep time is closer to 50 minutes once you account for cubing chicken, simmering to full tenderness, and pureeing—the stated 35 minutes skips those steps. At roughly $1.50–$1.80 per serving, it's economical and freezes beautifully, making it solid for meal prep despite the hands-on cooking. This works well for young kids or soft-diet needs but tastes mild and one-note without seasoning beyond salt and the bay leaf.
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