Healthy homemade dog food
Healthy homemade dog food is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Tonic Health on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $9.24 total, $2.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite‑size cubes)
- 2 medium Carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup Green Beans (trimmed and cut into 1‑inch pieces)
- 1 cup Spinach (fresh, washed and roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (extra‑virgin, unsalted)
- 1/2 cup Low‑Sodium Chicken Bone Broth (no onion or garlic added; can be homemade or store‑bought)
Instructions
Prep Vegetables
Wash, peel (if needed), and dice the carrots. Trim and cut the green beans into 1‑inch pieces. Roughly chop the spinach.
Time: PT5M
Combine Meat and Veggies
Place the diced carrots, green beans, spinach, and chicken cubes into a large pot. Add enough water to just cover the ingredients (about 3 cups).
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Bring to a Boil
Turn the heat to high and bring the pot to a rolling boil.
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Temperature: 100°C
Simmer Until Tender
Reduce heat to medium‑low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked through.
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Temperature: 90°C
Separate Meat
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked chicken pieces and set them aside in a bowl.
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Mash the Vegetables
Return the pot to the stove, add a splash of the reserved cooking liquid if needed, and mash the vegetables until a coarse puree forms.
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Combine All Ingredients
Stir the chicken back into the mashed veggies. Add the tablespoon of coconut oil and ½ cup of low‑sodium bone broth. Mix until the oil is fully incorporated.
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Cool and Serve
Remove the pot from heat and let the dog food cool to room temperature (or cooler) before serving to your pet.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Grain‑Free, High‑Protein, Low‑Fat, Dog‑Friendly
Allergens: Chicken, Coconut
Last updated: April 17, 2026








