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Simple Homemade Dog Meals You Can Freeze

A simple batch of homemade dog food made with cooked chicken, brown rice, vegetables, and pumpkin. The meal can be portioned and frozen ahead of time for convenient homemade feeding.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dog food
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless, fully cooked and unseasoned
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup carrots cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup green beans cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree plain and unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup water

Equipment

  • 1 | Large pot For cooking the meal.1 | Cutting board For preparing the chicken and vegetables.1 | Chef's knife For chopping the ingredients.1 | Mixing bow lFor combining the cooked ingredients.1 | Freezer safe containersFor portioning and storing the prepared meals.

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken thoroughly without adding salt, onion, garlic, oil, or seasonings.
  2. Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then remove any bones, skin, and excess fat before shredding it into small pieces.
  3. Prepare the brown rice according to the package directions until tender.
  4. Cook the carrots and green beans until soft.
  5. Add the cooked chicken, rice, carrots, green beans, and pumpkin puree to a large mixing bowl.
  6. Add the water and gently mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  7. Allow the mixture to cool completely before portioning.
  8. Divide the food into individual freezer safe containers or portions.
  9. Seal the containers and freeze until needed.
  10. Thaw a portion in the refrigerator before serving and make sure the food is at a suitable temperature for your dog.
Recipe Notes
  1. Portioning the food before freezing makes homemade feeding much easier because you can thaw only what you need. Use freezer safe containers or bags and label each portion with the date.
  2. Avoid leaving homemade dog food at room temperature for extended periods. Do not add onion, garlic, excessive salt, seasoning blends, or cooked bones.
  3. This recipe should not automatically be considered a complete and balanced long term diet. If homemade food will make up a significant part of your dog's regular diet, have the recipe properly formulated for your dog's individual nutritional needs.