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Chicken Quinoa Dog Food Recipe
This nutrient-dense meal features quinoa as a plant-based protein source alongside chicken and kale. Blueberries add a fresh touch of antioxidants.
Prep
15 min
Cook
28 min
Yields
About 16 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 3 medium chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups kale chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Steps
- Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until they are cooked through.
- Drain the water, and using two forks, shed the chicken into pieces.
- Place the cup of quinoa in a saucepan with the 2 cups water. Cover and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until the water has been absorbed.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or skillet and add the kale. Saute for 5 minutes until cooked. Stir in the nutritional yeast.
- It can be steamed but for this recipe we boiled the chunks. Place the pumpkin pieces in a medium saucepan. Cover, bring to the boil and simmer for 10-12 minutes until soft.
- Place the cooked quinoa, pumpkin, kale and chicken in a large bowl or container. Add the blueberries and stir well to combine all of the ingredients.
Substitutions
- Use spinach instead of kale
- Swap coconut oil for olive oil
- Replace quinoa with pearled barley
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
¾ cup per meal
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ~⅓ cup per meal |
| 15 kg | ~¾ cup per meal |
| 30 kg | ~1½ cups per meal |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
659 kcal
Per cup
41 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~5% of daily calories41 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Raw yeast dough
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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