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DIY Farmer’s Dog Chicken Recipe Copycat

This homemade chicken dog food recipe is inspired by fresh dog food recipes and combines cooked chicken with wholesome vegetables and grains for a simple homemade meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dog food
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree plain unsweetened
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons fish oil optional
  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree plain unsweetened
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons fish oil optional
  • Important: Homemade dog food generally needs a properly formulated vitamin and mineral supplement to be nutritionally complete. Don't present this ingredient list as a complete long term diet unless the recipe has been formulated to meet your dog's nutritional requirements.

Equipment

  • 1 1 | Cutting boardFor safely preparing the chicken and vegetables.1 | Chef's knifeFor cutting the ingredients into small pieces.1 | Large potFor cooking the ingredients.1 | Mixing spoonFor stirring the ingredients as they cook.

Method
 

  1. Step 1:Rinse the rice and prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping them into small, manageable pieces.
    Step 2:Place the chicken in a large pot with the water and cook thoroughly until the meat reaches a safe internal temperature.
    Step 3:Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and allow it to cool slightly. Shred or finely chop the chicken into small pieces.
    Step 4:Cook the rice according to the package directions until tender.
    Step 5:Cook the carrots and green beans until soft and easy to mash or chew.
    Step 6:Combine the cooked chicken, rice, vegetables, and plain pumpkin puree in a large mixing bowl.
    Step 7:Allow the food to cool completely before portioning and serving.

    Recipe Notes

    This recipe is inspired by fresh dog food recipes and is not an official Farmer’s Dog recipe. Homemade dog food should be nutritionally balanced for your dog's individual needs. For regular feeding, consult your veterinarian or a board certified veterinary nutritionist about the appropriate nutrient balance and portion size.