Crockpot Chicken Dog Meal – A REAL Dinner For Your Pup
So your dog’s looking at their kibble like, “This again?” And honestly… you get it. Dry, bland crunchies for every single meal? Rude.
But before you go Googling “how to cook like Gordon Ramsay for dogs,” relax. You don’t need to torch anything or scream at your ingredients. You just need a slow cooker and about 15 minutes of effort. Then boom—homemade, wholesome chicken dog food that’ll have your pup drooling before it even hits the bowl.
Let’s break it down.
🐔 The Main Ingredient: Chicken
Yeah, we’re starting with the obvious. Chicken is the Beyoncé of dog meals.
- Use boneless, skinless breasts or thighs
- Fresh or frozen is fine (your slow cooker’s chill like that)
- You don’t even have to cut it—just toss it in and let the crockpot do the shredding later
Why it rocks: Lean protein, super digestible, and basically dog crack.
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Start Training Today! 🐾🍠 Sweet Potatoes
Dogs love these. And you know what? So do their digestive systems.
- Peel and chop into medium chunks (unless you like mashing later)
- Toss in 1 or 2 medium sweet potatoes
- You can also sub with pumpkin or butternut squash if you’re feeling wild
Why it rocks: High in fiber, vitamin A, and makes their poop look like you actually feed them vegetables. Win-win.
🥕 Carrots
These crunchy little sticks of health add some texture and color (not that your dog cares, but you will).
- Chop into chunks or throw in baby carrots like the boss you are
- No need to peel—just rinse and toss
- They soften up perfectly after a long slow cook
Why it rocks: Vitamin A, beta-carotene, and gives your dog the illusion they’re on a wellness plan.
🍚 Brown Rice or Quinoa
Because your dog deserves a carb load after all that hardcore napping.
- Add about 1/2 cup of uncooked brown rice or quinoa
- You can cook it separately if you want fluffier grains, or just throw it in the pot with extra water
- Rice = basic, quinoa = bougie. Your choice.
Why it rocks: Energy-boosting carbs, easy to digest, and helps fill them up without blowing up your budget.
🫗 Optional: Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Water
You need some liquid so the slow cooker doesn’t just roast everything into sadness.
- Add enough to barely cover the ingredients—usually about 1 to 2 cups
- Use water or low-sodium broth (make sure there’s no onion or garlic hiding in the ingredient list—those are dog no-nos)
Why it rocks: Keeps everything juicy, flavorful, and easy to mix.
🧅 Bonus Veggies (Optional but Fancy)
Want to get extra? Toss in a few of these safe, dog-friendly add-ins:
- Peas – frozen or canned (no salt)
- Spinach – a handful of fresh leaves
- Zucchini – chopped into small chunks
- Blueberries – yes, it sounds weird, but they’re antioxidant bombs
Why it rocks: You feel like a health guru and your dog eats like a Whole Foods influencer.
🔥 How to Make It (Without Doing Much at All)
- Add all the ingredients to your crockpot.
- Chicken on the bottom, veggies on top
- Add rice or quinoa and pour in enough liquid to cover
- Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4.
- Don’t open the lid a million times unless you like mushy chaos
- Shred the chicken once it’s fully cooked.
- It should fall apart with a fork
- Mix it all together so it’s evenly blended
- Let it cool before serving.
- Seriously, don’t be that person who serves scalding stew to their dog. They’ll eat it anyway and regret it later (and so will your carpet).
🧊 Storage Tips
Congrats, you’ve now got enough dog food for a small army. Here’s how to store it without becoming a refrigerator hoarder.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Freezer: Portion into freezer bags, silicone molds, or ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months
- Label it “Dog Food” unless you enjoy watching people in your house panic-eat it thinking it’s a weird chili
🐶 Does It Replace Regular Dog Food?
Depends. This is a great full meal if it’s got all the good stuff (protein, carbs, veggies), but make sure it’s balanced—especially if you’re doing homemade meals long-term.
Not sure? Check with your vet. They’ll probably be impressed you’re even trying.
But as a topper or mix-in? 100% yes. It’ll make even the pickiest eater do that little happy dance before dinner.
🐾 My Dog’s Reaction: Immediate Obsession
The first time I made this, my dog sat by the crockpot for six straight hours like it was a portal to Narnia. When I finally served it, she didn’t even chew—just inhaled and then stared at me like, “You could be doing this every day, you know.”
And honestly… fair.
TL;DR (For the Lazy Scrollers)
- Toss chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, and rice in a slow cooker
- Add broth or water, cook 6–8 hours
- Shred, mix, cool, serve
- Store the rest like a meal-prep god
Homemade doesn’t have to be hard. It just has to be edible (and preferably delicious). And if your dog could talk, they’d definitely give this one five stars and beg for seconds.
Now go make your crockpot earn its keep. Your dog deserves it. 💁♀️🐾
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