Chicken is a dog-approved classic lean, versatile, and easy on sensitive tummies. In this roundup of the 6 best chicken dog food recipes, we keep things simple and balanced: juicy chicken (breast or thigh), smart carbs like brown rice or sweet potato, dog-safe veggies (carrots, peas, spinach), and coat-loving omega-3s. Each recipe is beginner-friendly, batchable, and freezer-ready, with portion pointers by body weight and swap ideas for allergies.
Transition gradually , keep fresh water available, and always avoid hazards: grapes/raisins, onions/garlic, chocolate, xylitol, macadamia nuts, alcohol, cooked bones, and excess salt/fat. Planning to feed homemade long-term or cooking for puppies, seniors, or dogs with medical needs? Check your plan with your veterinarian or a board-certified nutritionist to ensure minerals (calcium-phosphorus), amino acids, and calories stay on target. Ready to cook once and feed happily all week? Let’s get started.
Joyful Sweet Potato & Chicken Small Dog Meal
Oh, the joy of seeing our little furry friends gobble up a meal made with pure love, right? There’s just something extra special about whipping up a homemade dish for our tiny companions. You know, I’ve spent years tinkering in the kitchen, not just for my family, but for my own pack of pups too, always thinking about what’s best for their little tummies. That’s why I’m so excited to share this Sweet Potato & Chicken Small Dog Meal with you! It’s ridiculously simple, packed with goodness, and my own little terriers go absolutely bonkers for it. GET THE RECIPE
A Healthy Homemade Summer Meal Your Pup Will Love
Chicken Rice with Carrots Peas and Pumpkin for Dogs There’s something deeply fulfilling about watching your dog devour a meal you’ve made with your own hands. I still remember my grandmother’s philosophy: if it’s good enough for the family, it’s good enough for the dog. As a child, I would sit on the porch of our countryside home in the Midwest, helping her chop vegetables for our meals always saving a little chicken and rice for our retriever, Max. GET THE RECIPE.
Delicious Chicken Veggie Patties
Chicken Rice with Carrots Peas and Pumpkin for Dogs There’s something deeply fulfilling about watching your dog devour a meal you’ve made with your own hands. I still remember my grandmother’s philosophy: if it’s good enough for the family, it’s good enough for the dog. As a child, I would sit on the porch of our countryside home in the Midwest, helping her chop vegetables for our meals always saving a little chicken and rice for our retriever, Max. GET THE RECIPE.
Best Vet-Approved Chicken Liver
Oh, don’t you just LOVE seeing that happy tail wag when you give your furry best friend a special treat? I know I do! Honestly, whipping up homemade goodies for my own pup, Barnaby, is one of my favorite things to do. You just get this amazing feeling knowing exactly what’s going into their little tummies, right? That’s why I’m SO excited to share this recipe for the Best Vet-Approved Chicken Liver Dog Recipe with you. It’s ridiculously simple to make, super healthy, and Barnaby goes absolutely bonkers for them! Seriously, they’re a hit every single time. GET THE RECIPE
Chicken Brown Rice Veggie Bites
Chicken Brown Rice Veggie Bites Growing up, summer meals were all about light, energizing bites that wouldn’t weigh us down in the heat. My grandmother, ever the kitchen magician, used to whip up all kinds of nourishing, seasonal treats. One of my favorites? A twist she made on rice and chicken patties crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with garden-fresh veggies. Inspired by her tradition and modern nutrition, these Chicken Brown Rice Veggie Bites are a summer-perfect, protein-rich snack that’s easy to make and full of flavor. GET THE RECIPE
Delicious Chicken, Rice & Pumpkin Dog Recipe
Chicken Rice and Pumpkin Dog When I think about summer, it’s all sunshine, grilled food, and happy moments with family including our four-legged ones. Growing up with dogs in our family, I vividly remember how much they loved being included in mealtime. That’s where this recipe began. Inspired by my own pup’s sensitive tummy and love for simple, wholesome food, this Chicken, Rice & Pumpkin Dog recipe quickly became a household favorite. GET THE RECIPE
