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pug eating chicken and pumpkin dinner for dogs out of his dog bowl.

Chicken and Pumpkin Dinner for Dogs

Mimi Council
Cook your dog homemade chicken dog food with this easy recipe for Chicken and Pumpkin Dinner for Dogs! Your pup will love this fresh homemade food and you'll feel good about sharing quality ingredients with them.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dog Food
Cuisine American
Makes 2 pounds
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

  • 3-Quart Pot
  • Small Pot
  • Small Frying Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large carrots
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • rolled oats
  • pumpkin puree

Instructions
 

  • Add a steamer basket into a 3-quart pot and fill partially with water. Set aside.
  • Chop carrots and celery into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Add to the pot and steam until tender. About 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Fill a large pot three-quarters with water and add the chicken breasts. Bring to a boil and boil for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked completely. You can test it by cutting into it. Once cooked, slice into small cubes and set aside.
  • To assemble the meal, add the rolled oats to your dog’s bowl. Add a little bit of hot water to cook them, or add water and microwave to cook.
  • Chop veggies and chicken and add into the bowl with the oats.
  • Add the pumpkin.
  • Mix it together and it’s ready to serve.
  • Store extra ingredients in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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Notes

Serving Size – You can double or triple this recipe if you have a larger dog.
Tips
  • Feel free to change up the protein if you prefer. You can use ground turkey, ground beef, ground lamb, or salmon if that is better for your dog.
  • You can also change up vegetables to accommodate your dog's preferences if you have a picky eater. Other dog safe veggies include green beans, peas, beets, sweet potato, butternut squash, and more.
  • You can cook the oats for each meal, which I think is best. This is what we do.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I prefer to store each food separately, then mix it together when I make his meals.
How Much Homemade Food to Feed?
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.
Reduce Food Waste Tip – You can also share many of these ingredients with your dog! I do this all the time, where I cook up a batch of this and keep all the ingredients separate in the fridge. I’ll steal some of John John’s chicken or veggies if I need to for salad, and then make more as needed.
High Altitude – Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 49gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 1085mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12123IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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