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Wholesome ingredients for a healthier pet!
Your pup will love this chicken stew for dogs, made with wholesome ingredients like chicken, apples, carrots, green beans, and peas.
Our dog food recipes are human-grade, so feel free to take a bite. This make-ahead recipe is easy to freeze too. Divide the stew into freezer-safe bags or containers, defrost in the fridge, and serve. Arf, Arf!
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Healthy Dog Food Starts with Healthy Ingredients
We’ve packed this make-ahead dog food with protein-rich ingredients. This recipe includes both chicken and organ meat. Look for chicken that’s on sale and freeze it for making this and other favorite dog food recipes.
Other vegetables that work well in this recipe are cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. We chose vegetables that aren’t overly starchy but are packed with antioxidants.
We understand the importance of using whole food ingredients. Our pet recipes don’t contain any:
- additives
- coloring
- by-products
- fillers
- sweeteners
- sodium
- other unhealthy ingredients
Note: Check with your veterinarian before making any changes to your pet’s diet. Also, please be aware of any allergies your pet may have to specific ingredients and avoid ingredients that have caused reactions in your pets in the past.
If you are unsure about a specific ingredient found in one of our recipes, introduce the food to your pets in small amounts first.
RECIPE CARD
Make-Ahead Chicken Stew for Dogs Recipe
Course: Pet Meals and TreatsCuisine: Pet Recipes6
servings5
minutes5
hours353
kcalYour pup will love this chicken stew for dogs, made with wholesome ingredients like chicken, apples, carrots, green beans, and peas. Our dog food recipes are human-grade, so feel free to take a bite.
Ingredients
3 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup chicken livers
2 carrots peeled and sliced
1 cup frozen green beans
1 apple cored, seeds removed, and cut into quarters
2 to 3 cups water
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Slow cooker method: Add all ingredients, except peas, parsley, and olive oil, to the slow cooker. Use just enough water to cover the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours. About 15 minutes before turning off the slow cooker, add peas and parsley.
- Stove top method: Add all ingredients, except peas, parsley, and olive oil, in a large pot. Use enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until carrots are tender and chicken is cooked through. About 15 minutes before turning off, add peas and parsley.
- Allow ingredients to cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, add ingredients and olive oil to a mixing bowl and either mash with a fork or potato masher or use a food processor, depending on the consistency preferred. I like to use a food processor and pulse it about 3 to 4 times so that it’s the consistency of canned dog food. Allow to cool completely before dividing into freezer-safe ziplock bags or containers.
- MAKE-AHEAD: The dog food mixture can be divided up and stored in individual freezer-safe ziplock bags. Frozen baggies should be defrosted in the fridge overnight. The serving size will depend on the size and breed of your dog. If you’re unsure of how much to feed your dog, check with your vet first.