Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs


Dogs | Published January 24, 2023 by Mimi Council

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This easy Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs is a homemade dog food recipe that you can feel good about serving to your fur baby! Try my easy homemade food for dogs and let your dog reap the benefits of eating homemade food.

If you're looking for more homemade dog recipes, check out my Salmon Dinner Recipe for Dogs, Waffle Recipe for Dogs, or my Slow Cooker Beef Dog Food.

chicken dinner recipe for dogs

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Homemade Dog Food Recipe: Your dog will love this homemade dog food recipe! If you are new to making homemade dog food for your fur baby, this is a simple recipe to start with. Plus, your pup will go nuts for it!

Dogs Love It: Dogs love eating homemade dog food! If you want to provide your dog with better nutrients and tastier meals, then this easy homemade food for dogs is the way to go! If your dog is having a difficult time eating, then making them homemade food can help spark their appetite as well.

Healthy & Nutritious: This easy homemade food for dogs is healthy and nutritious! Fresh food has so many more benefits than kibble for your dog. Not only is it tastier for them, but eating fresh food has so many health benefits!

chicken dinner recipe for dogs

Ingredients & Health Benefits

  • Ground Chicken: I use Organic Prairie Ground Chicken. You could also use ground turkey or ground beef here too.
  • Coconut Oil: Organic coconut oil has many health benefits for dogs! I just use the Costco Kirkland Organic Coconut Oil as that's what we use for us too. Coconut oil can help if your dog has itchy skin, hot spots, or flea allergies. It's anti-inflammatory so it's a great fat for them to enjoy daily in moderation. Coconut oil has MCTs, which can also help improve your dogs digestion.
  • Carrots: Organic Carrots have beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin A and more. They also can help aid in digestion for your pup and can help clean their teeth!
  • Bell Peppers: You can give your dog any color bell peppers, but red have the most nutrients because they have been on the vine the longest. Red is John John's favorite, next is orange and yellow and he really does not care for green! So see what your dog likes. Bell peppers are loaded with antioxidants, high in fiber, and can improve your dogs eye health, skin, and coat!
  • Sweet Potatoes: These are a super food for your dog (just like they are for you!). Give your dog organic sweet potatoes and be sure to remove the skin. While the skin can have benefits for humans, it's not good for dogs as it can be difficult on their stomach. Sweet potatoes contain vitamin A, healthy carbs, potassium, and more.
chicken dinner recipe for dogs

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Tools Needed

3-Quart Pot

Cast Iron Skillet (use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off your order!)

woman and pug in kitchen making chicken dinner recipe for dogs
woman and pug in kitchen making chicken dinner recipe for dogs
woman and pug in kitchen making chicken dinner recipe for dogs

How to Make Easy Homemade Food for Dogs

Step 1

In a large skillet, put over medium/high heat. Melt the coconut oil and then add in the ground chicken. Break it up with a spatula and continue to cook until it’s fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potato and slice into ¼-inch thick slices. Add the sweet potatoes to a medium pot, and fill with water. Put over high heat and boil for about 15 minutes, until they are soft when poked with a fork.

Step 3

Slice the bell peppers into small pieces, making sure to remove all seeds. Slice the carrot into thins slices. Place into a bowl and set aside.

chicken dinner recipe for dogs
chicken dinner recipe for dogs
chicken dinner recipe for dogs

Step 4

Once the sweet potatoes are almost done, add in the carrots and peppers and continue to boil for 2 to 3 minutes until they are soft and tender as well. Remove vegetables from the heat.

Step 5

Chop the veggies and sweet potatoes into small pieces, making sure to cut smaller if you have a smaller dog.

chicken dinner recipe for dogs
chicken dinner recipe for dogs

Step 6

You can mix in the ground chicken and veggies together or keep them separate. I keep them separate so I can measure exactly how much protein, veggies, and carbs are in each meal. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Step 7

To serve: Add chicken, potatoes, and veggies to a bowl and warm in microwave if desired. Use my chart How Much Homemade Food Should I Feed My Dog? for reference on how much to feed.

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How to Serve

We always add Beef Liver for Dogs on top of this for a complete meal. If you're unsure how much homemade food to feed your dog, check out the post How Much Homemade Dog Food Should I Feed My Dog? Warm this up for your dog in the microwave, always test it with your finger to be sure it's not too hot. This will stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also meal prep and portion out your dog's amount of food and freeze for easy meals.

FAQ's

Can dogs eat sweet potatoes?

Yes, sweet potatoes are safe for dogs so long as the skin is removed and they are fully cooked. Sweet potatoes provide vitamin A, which promotes healthy skin, coat, eyes, nerves, and muscles in dogs! Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin C, B6, potassium, calcium, and iron. Always be sure to remove skin from sweet potatoes and cook them fully. Do not let dogs eat raw potatoes or skin as it may cause digestive issues and upset stomach.

Can dogs eat carrots?

Yes, carrots – raw or cooked – are a great vegetable to give to dogs! Just be sure to cut carrots into small pieces so it’s easy for dogs to eat. Carrots provide fiber and beta-carotene and they are low in calories, so even better to keep your dog in shape.

Can dogs eat bell peppers?

Yes, bell peppers are a great vegetable for dogs! You can feed them any color of bell pepper, but red bell peppers actually contain the highest amounts of vitamins and antioxidants for your furry friend. Health benefits to bell peppers include vitamins A, E, B6, C, and beta-carotene.

Can I use another kind of meat in this recipe?

Yes! I used organic ground chicken as it’s less expensive than chicken breasts. But you can use chicken breasts if you prefer. You could also use organic beef as well. And, you can even add in organic beef liver, which is really good for dogs.

Can I use a different carb?

Yes! I used sweet potatoes for the carb as John John loves them and he doesn’t care so much for rice or quinoa. But, you could use rice, quinoa, or oats as well.

Can I use different vegetables?

Yes! I used carrots and bell peppers as John John loves those veggies. But you could also use green beans, peas, or celery as these vegetables are all safe for dogs.

How much homemade dog food should I feed my dog?

This all depends on your dog’s size, current weight, and activity level. Always check with your vet to make sure you are feeding your dog the appropriate amount of food for their size and age.

But a general rule is you should be feeding your dog 2% to 5% of their body weight in fresh food. And small dogs weighing about 20 pounds or less can even get up to 10%! I have an entire article dedicated to How Much Homemade Dog Food Should I Feed My Dog? with a formula you can use for your dog's weight.

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chicken dinner recipe for dogs

Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs

Mimi Council
Try this easy Chicken Dinner recipe for dogs! This homemade dog food recipe is an easy homemade food for dogs that is healthy and your dog will love it! This is one of John John's favorite meals!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dog Food
Cuisine American
Makes 10 servings
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, put over medium/high heat. Melt the coconut oil and then add in the ground chicken. Break it up with a spatula and continue to cook until it’s fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Peel the sweet potato and slice into ¼-inch thick slices. Add the sweet potatoes to a medium pot, and fill with water. Put over high heat and boil for about 15 minutes, until they are soft when poked with a fork.
  • Slice the bell peppers into small pieces, making sure to remove all seeds. Slice the carrot into thins slices. Place into a bowl and set aside.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are almost done, add in the carrots and peppers and continue to boil for 2 to 3 minutes until they are soft and tender as well. Remove vegetables from the heat.
  • Chop the veggies and sweet potatoes into small pieces, making sure to cut smaller if you have a smaller dog.
  • You can mix in the ground chicken and veggies together or keep them separate. I keep them separate so I can measure exactly how much protein, veggies, and carbs are in each meal.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • To serve: Add chicken, potatoes, and veggies to a bowl and warm in microwave if desired. Use my chart How Much Homemade Food Should I Feed My Dog? for reference on how much to feed.

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Notes

Serving Size – This makes about 10 meals for John John, about a week's worth of food. If you have a larger dog you can double or triple this recipe. If you have a smaller dog, you can half it as you shouldn't keep food for more than 5 days in the fridge. Use my chart How Much Homemade Food Should I Feed My Dog? for reference on how much to feed.
High Altitude – Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4971IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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