Looking for a nutritious and delicious homemade meal that will keep your dog busy for a while? Look no further! This simple chicken salad Kong stuffing recipe is packed with protein, vitamins, and healthy fats to keep your furry friend happy and healthy. Honesty, I wouldn’t blame you if you took a bite!
It’s a great way to add variety to their diet and show them extra love.
Using a Kong or a slow feeder will engage your dog longer and provide a calming enrichment activity while you sing Christmas carols, light the menorah or stuff those envelopes with your family holiday card.
If you’re looking for ways to bust your dog’s winter boredom, give him some healthy fresh food packed with goodies, and enjoy some quiet time to check things off your list, this recipe is for YOU!
Let’s get cooking!
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My Holiday Kong Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cooked chicken breast
- ½ apple skinned and chopped
- 2 celery sticks
- 1 TSP hemp hearts
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 TBS Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil by Pawtree
Directions
- Finely chop the chicken, apple and celery
- Mix in 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt until evenly coated
- Sprinkle a TSP of hemp hearts and mix
- Add 1 TBS of Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil by Pawtree
- Stuff a Kong or add the chicken salad to a slow feeder
- Serve kong stuffing fresh or frozen!
Kong Stuffing Recipe Notes
1. Can I substitute other veggies in the chopped chicken salad recipe?
Absolutely! Consider trying other dog-friendly veggies: Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, and Spinach. These healthy options provide variety and additional nutrients.
2. Why should I add hemp hearts to this recipe?
Add a sprinkle of goodness to your dog’s chicken salad with hemp hearts—a tiny but mighty superfood! Packed with protein, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and essential vitamins, hemp hearts are a fantastic way to support your pup’s overall health! These nutrient-rich seeds promote a shiny coat and healthy skin. They even help boost joint and heart health. Their mild, nutty flavor is a hit with most dogs, making them an easy addition to any homemade meal. In this chicken salad kong stuffing recipe, hemp hearts blend seamlessly with the chicken and veggies, giving your furry friend a nutritional boost in every crunchy bite. It’s a simple way to elevate their meal while showing them some extra love!
3. Why is Pawtree’s Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil healthy for dogs?
Providing essential fatty acids that are critically important to your dog’s overall health. Pawtree’s nutrient-rich Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil contains a superior ratio of over 15 Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids. Mixing pollock oil and salmon oil is beneficial because it provides a more balanced source of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, which are important for overall health. Salmon oil is high in DHA (good for brain and eye health) while pollock oil can help supplement with a wider range of omega-3s. This is great for keeping dog’s coats incredibly soft!
4. Would this recipe be good with other proteins?
If you like cooking for your dog and want to add more variety to their diet, consider alternating between various proteins like Beef, Salmon, or Turkey.
5. Why is a slow feeder great for dogs?
When serving up a tasty, dog-friendly chicken salad, consider introducing your pup to a slow feeder. These bowls, designed with raised ridges or patterns, turn mealtime into a fun puzzle. Not only do they encourage slower eating, but they also promote better digestion and reduce the risk of choking or bloat—a common concern with fast eaters. Plus, using a slow feeder can turn mealtime into a mental workout. For energetic pups, this simple tweak to their eating routine helps burn off a little extra energy, making it a win-win for both their bodies and minds. So, while your dog enjoys the wholesome goodness of shredded chicken, apples, and celery, you can rest easy knowing they’re savoring every bite at a healthier pace.
Dre Nolon is the founder of My Loyal Hound, a digital space where dog parents can find tips, resources and training methods for building strong, loving relationships with their canine counterparts. Dre is also the creator of The Puppy System, an easy-to-follow virtual puppy training course that turns new puppy parents into confident leaders raising the dogs of their dreams – in just four weeks! Learn more about The Puppy System and enroll today here.