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Healthy Homemade Chicken & Veggie Slow Cooker Dog Food
Treat your pup to a healthy and homemade meal with this easy slow cooker recipe. Made with chicken, veggies, and love, it's perfect for small dogs and dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless) - 2
- Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skinless) - 2
- Peas - 1cup
- Apple - 1
- Carrots - 2
- Kidney Beans - 1cup
- Green Beans - 1cup
- Sweet Potato - 1
- Olive oil - 1tsp
- Water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add enough water to the slow cooker to just cover the chicken.
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and chop the sweet potato. Core and chop the apple. Peel and chop the carrots. Drain and rinse the kidney beans.
- Add the prepared sweet potato, apple, carrots, kidney beans, and frozen green beans to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low heat for 8-9 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- When the cooking time is almost finished, add the peas and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Drain off any excess liquid from the slow cooker.
- Add olive oil to the slow cooker and gently mash the ingredients together using a fork or potato masher.
Additional Information
Storage and Serving:
- Divide the cooled mixture into individual portions suitable for your dog's size and dietary needs.
- Store each portion in ziplock bags or airtight containers to maintain freshness.
- Label the bags or containers with the date and contents for easy identification.
- Place the portions in the freezer for long-term storage.
- To serve, thaw one portion in the refrigerator overnight.
- For added palatability, warm the portion slightly before serving, if desired.
- Remember to always provide fresh water alongside your dog's meals.