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!
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.
Make-Ahead Chicken Stew for Dogs Recipe
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
Instructions
- 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.
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Did your pup enjoy this chicken stew for dogs? If so, he or she might also like to try:
- Homemade Beef Dog Food Recipe
- Your Pup’s New Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Dog Treats with Coconut Flour
- Ground Turkey Recipe for Dogs Made with Whole Food Ingredients
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My two little yorkies loved it, I finally found fresh and not frozen livers in the HEB. Made me craving livers with rice. Another recipe I can make and freeze it. Thank you
You are very welcome. 🙂 Here’s another favorite https://skinnyms.com/turkey-veggie-dog-food-recipe/
Would this recipe be any good for a 14 year old Bearded Collie with Renal Failure?
I have tried everything to get him to eat.
Regards
Paul Langley
Caerphilly
South Wales
Paul, I’m not sure. Please check with your vet to make sure. Best to you and your Collie. 🙂
my daughter and i want to start to make homemade dog food for her aging puggle. can we bake it like a meatloaf then slice and freeze it?
Shaun, Good for you and your daughter. I make 100% homemade food for my dog too. Make sure the recipe is ground well, then it can be baked and frozen.
If there’s too much liquid, just drain the excess first. Best to you, your daughter, and her pups. 🙂
Can I use sweet potatoes instead of carrots?
Jenny, Sure, they will work fine. I sometimes switch them out as well. 🙂
Great recipe. You have great patience answering everyone’s questions, too XD
Hi – you say to use a slotted spoon to put the cooked prep into the food processor. What do you do with the excess liquor? I have 4 cups of broth left.
Thanks – Lloyd
Lloyd, I keep the liquid and add a little to each meal, around 1/4 cup. My dog loves it even more with a little broth. You can freeze the leftover in mason jars and use later. It’s even yummy over dry food…so I’ve been told with a tail wag. lol
My little yorkie refuses to eat any store bought dog food. I tried just about every brand and type. So, this recipe, was my first try at making it myself and he loves it! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Great! Our fur babies deserve delicious healthy food too!
Hi, Loved reading everyone’s posts. Learning so much! I have two senior cockers and a 1 year old cocker. Everyone was on dry Fromm and doing fine until one of my seniors became dehydrated. Our vet said to add wet food to her dry. I tried several brands, but she’s not diggin’ it and it’s so expensive. She loves her dry food as she’s been eating this for 15 years. My question is, if I feed them half dry and half wet (your recipe) will they get the nutrients they need? I just put together a batch in the crock pot. We’ll see if they like it tonight. Looks
delish and I’m sure they’ll love it! Fingers crossed! 🙂
Thanks! Kathie
Kathie, Please let us know how they liked the stew.: ) I’m guessing the dry food has added vitamins and minerals.
With that said, please check with your vet if you plan to continue making their food on an ongoing basis. The vet may
recommend a multi-vitamin to be sure they are getting the right amount for their ages.
How much is a serving? I have a golden doodle puppy and she loves this recipe, but I’m not sure how much to give. She gobbles it right up and then hops around with pure happiness. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Belinda, there are a lot of factors that go into serving sizes for your pets such as breed, weight, and any special diet needs. You can consult your vet for how much your dog would need.
ive started making homemade stews for my lab/shephard. since she kept having issues with store bought dog foods. now she has no issues with gas or upset stomach and no more reflux. she is happier and spunkier and has stopped her whinning.. im totally for the homemade foods for dogs. less expensiive and i know exactly what my dog is getting ..
Rather than chicken livers, I think you mean that chicken gizzards are tough.
James, Where is the mention of “tough” located? I scanned the recipe and introduction but couldn’t find it. Thanks.
Hi … am I ok cooking this without the liver … I have the aniforte complete to add to food ??
Leaving out the liver is fine. 🙂
What size serving the 6 servings in this recipe?
Carol, It depends on your dog’s size and breed.
After this dog food has been cooked can it be dehydrated so that it is chunky and less stick to the teeth.
Linda, I have never dehydrated this stew so I can’t say for certain. Let us know if you do and how it turns out. 🙂
What is the six serving sizes based on so that I can adjust it to our yellow lab.
David, You can adjust the ingredients by clicking on servings. Base the size of your lab’s serving on how much he/she eats per meal.
This recipe is great! I’ve been doubling it and it lasts my bulldog for the week (he’s a year old and he gets a cup and a half per meal) I’m thinking about adding some grains, how much white rice do you think would be good to add?
Priscilla, Adding rice (I prefer brown), is a great idea. How much depends…weight is one thing to consider. Maybe start with 1/4 cup and increase as needed.