Quick & Simple Instant Pot Chicken & Pumpkin

One pot, soft texture, easy on prep. Pumpkin makes this a great “rotation” batch when you want something different without getting fancy.

Ingredients (≈6 lb batch)

• Protein:
  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• Vegetables:
  • 3 lbs pumpkin (plain canned pumpkin or cubed fresh pumpkin)
• Fats (optional):
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• Liquid:
  • 1–1.5 cups water or unsalted chicken broth

Cooking Instructions – Instant Pot (≈30 min total)

1. Load the pot. Add chicken, then pumpkin. Pour in water or broth.
2. Pressure cook. High Pressure 15 minutes. 5-minute natural release, then vent.
3. Shred and stir. Shred chicken with a spoon and mix thoroughly. Add oil if using.
4. Cool completely. Cool before portioning and storing.

Daily Feeding Guidelines

• Small dogs: ½–¾ lb per day
• Medium dogs: 1–1.5 lbs per day
• Large dogs: 2–3 lbs per day