Senior Joint Support Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
• 8 oz wild-caught salmon fillet (skin removed)
• 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Rinse the brown rice and set aside.
2. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and remove any bones or cartilage.
3. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces for even cooking.
4. Chop green beans and carrots into bite-sized pieces suitable for senior dogs.
5. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
6. Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink on outside, about 5 minutes.
7. Add bone broth, sweet potatoes, carrots, and brown rice to the pot.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
9. Add salmon (broken into chunks), green beans, turmeric, and ginger.
10. Continue simmering for 10-12 minutes until fish flakes easily.
11. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
12. Gently fold in blueberries and ground flaxseed.
13. Mash slightly with a fork to create easy-to-chew texture for senior dogs.
14. Portion into daily servings and refrigerate or freeze.