dogmealmixedadult
Chicken and Sweet Potato Dog Food
A balanced meal option featuring lean chicken breast, brown rice, and sweet potato. Turmeric and apple add gentle flavor and fiber to this gentle recipe.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yields
About 4 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 1 cup sweet potato, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup sliced apple, peeled, pips and core removed
Steps
- Add the chicken, sweet potato, rice and turmeric to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, place the lid on the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked.
- Drain any excess liquid and let sit for 10 minutes to cool. Using a fork, shred the cooked chicken.
- Serve the dinner topped with chopped apple. Add a sprig of parsley if you have it to hand.
Substitutions
- Use white rice or quinoa instead of brown rice.
- Substitute sweet potato with butternut squash or pumpkin.
- Replace chicken with lean ground turkey.
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
428 kcal
Per cup
107 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~13% of daily calories107 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate portions for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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.
More for dogs
