Description
Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Mix serves as a nutritious meal for furry companions. Packed with lean protein and wholesome vegetables, this simple recipe delivers balanced canine nutrition that dogs will eagerly devour and appreciate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Source:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams) carrots, diced
- 1 cup (150 grams) peas
- 1 cup (150 grams) green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sweet potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) spinach, chopped
Liquid and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into uniform, manageable morsels that are easy for dogs to consume.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, creating a light sizzling environment.
- Introduce chicken pieces to the heated surface, transforming them from raw pink to thoroughly cooked, ensuring complete protein preparation for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Gently fold in an array of colorful vegetables – vibrant carrots, sweet peas, crisp green beans, nutritious sweet potatoes, and nutrient-dense spinach, creating a harmonious blend with the chicken.
- Infuse the mixture with water, allowing it to reach a gentle, bubbling state that promotes vegetable tenderness and ensures complete culinary integration.
- Cover the cooking vessel, enabling ingredients to meld and soften, developing rich flavors and maintaining optimal nutritional value for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and permit the entire mixture to descend to a safe, comfortable temperature, preventing potential thermal discomfort for your canine companion.
- Carefully assess and allocate appropriate portion sizes corresponding to your dog’s specific nutritional requirements and physical characteristics.
Notes
- Cool the mixture completely before serving to prevent burning your dog’s sensitive mouth.
- Swap chicken for turkey or lean ground beef to offer protein variety and prevent food boredom.
- Use organic vegetables when possible to reduce pesticide exposure and boost nutritional value.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze in portion-sized containers for convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg