This Chicken Turkey Vegetable Blend Homemade Dog Food Recipe is sure to get your pup excited for mealtime! My dog hops with joy every time I prepare it, just like Tigger. It’s made with wholesome, easy-to-find ingredients, providing a nourishing balance of carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and protein to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.
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Feeding your dog Homemade Dog Food is one of the best ways to ensure you know exactly what’s going into their bowl, especially if they have food sensitivities, allergies, or tend to be a bit picky. This recipe is packed with the essential protein, healthy fats, carbs, fiber, vitamins, and minerals your dog needs for a well-rounded, nutritious diet. And trust me, according to my taste-tester, Sophia, it’s absolutely delicious!
Chicken Turkey Vegetable Blend Recipe
It’s important to remember that dogs have unique nutritional requirements, which is why this recipe is based on the AKC’s guidelines for a balanced dog food diet. After all, we only want what’s best for our pups. Not to mention, this recipe is so good that you would think that you could serve this for human consumption. You would think that it’s a casserole for dinner!
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Ingredients:
- 4 carrots chopped
- 2 large sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 2 bunches broccoli
- 2 cups lentils rinsed and soaked; I use brown
- 4 cups cooked rice (follow package instructions)
- 1 whole fresh chicken, baked, de-boned, save drippings for gravy
- 1 lb. ground turkey, browned, save drippings for gravy
- 2 lbs. chicken livers, browned, save drippings for gravy
- 5 oz. spinach (wilt in hot gravy)
Instructions:
- Bake the chicken according to weight (I cooked for 2 hours at 350 degrees), de-bone and cube meat.
- Add the lentils and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the lentils are cooked. (follow package instructions)
- Chop the carrots, sweet potato, and broccoli into bite size chunks; set aside.
- Brown the ground turkey until it’s no longer pink, drain drippings and set aside for gravy.
- Cook rice according to package directions for 4 cups cooked rice.
- Add carrots, sweet potato, and broccoli in Dutch oven, cover vegetables with water and cook until almost soft, drain water and add a small amount of olive oil.
- Add ground turkey, chicken, cubed livers, and lentils to Dutch oven with the vegetables until fully cooked.
- Combine all drippings in separate pan and make a gravy
- Add spinach to hot gravy and cook until wilted
- Combine all ingredients into LARGE bowl to cool, then mix with your hands
- Store food in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Or, transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
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Not only is this recipe healthy, but it’s also budget-friendly, easy to make, and grain-free. You can even mix in additional healthy ingredients to suit your dog’s preferences. With only 30 minutes of preparation, this dish can be cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot, and it freezes well for easy, time-saving meal prep.
Disclaimer: Since every dog’s nutritional needs vary based on breed, size, and age, it’s always a good idea to consult your veterinarian to ensure the right balance of nutrients for your specific dog.
