Chicken Veggie Pizza for Dogs is a tasty treat for your furry friend! The homemade crust, sweet potato pizza sauce, chicken, and vegetables are dog-friendly and healthy too. This DIY pizza for dogs is loaded with yummy toppings.
This is a healthier alternative to pizza from a restaurant. It’s a fun recipe that will give your pup the daily value of fiber and essential nutrients.
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Making Pizza for Dogs
Instead of sharing a pizza you ordered for delivery, make your furry friend some pup-friendly pizzas. This is a great recipe with lots of vitamin C.
This pizza dogs recipe doesn’t have any tomato sauces on it (because it is rough on your pup’s stomach). You can make pizza dog treats with this recipe, too – just make it smaller, like mini pizzas.
If your canine companions are lactose-intolerant, don’t add any mozzarella or cheddar cheese. You are their pet parent, so only add ingredients that you know your pup loves.
Why This is the Best Pizza for Dogs Recipe
This pizza might take a little extra time to make, but it is worth it! It’s made with healthy dog-friendly ingredients you can find at regular grocery stores.
The pizza dough is made with oat flour instead of all-purpose flour, which is fantastic if your dog is sensitive or allergic to gluten. Even though it might be safe for them, do not let your dog eat a piece of dough before you bake it.
The yummy sauce is made with sweet potato. Tomato sauce and tomato paste are not good for dogs.
I also added a lot of delicious dog-friendly toppings. Low-fat mozzarella cheese, plain chicken, and fresh vegetables make up the bulk of what I used.
Why not give regular pizza to dogs? There are a lot of factors and some ingredients may be harmful to canines. Read more about pizza and dogs.
Equipment Needed
While you may have most of the kitchen items you need to make pizza for dogs, here’s a list just in case.
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet
- Pizza Cutter
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
Ingredients
The entire ingredient list, quantities of each, and the step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, I want to share some additional information about the ingredients I used in this doggie pizza.
For the Crust:
- Oat Flour
- Egg
- Flaxseed Meal
- Italian Herb Seasoning Blend
- Coconut Oil
- Chicken Stock or Bone Broth for Dogs
For the Sauce:
- Sweet Potato
- Chicken Stock
Toppings:
- Chicken
- Shredded Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese
- Carrot
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Green Beans
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
In case you want to customize this pizza, here are a few ideas:
- If you want to make an organic pizza, you will need to use organic ingredients.
- If you don’t have oat flour, blend dry rolled oats in a blender or food processor until it has the consistency of a powder.
- For a pumpkin pizza, substitute the sweet potato with plain pumpkin puree.
- You can use any dog-safe vegetables for the toppings. Do not use garlic, onion, or tomato.
- Omit the cheese if your dog is lactose intolerant.
- Omit the meat if you want a vegetarian pizza.
- Substitute the chicken with cooked turkey, ground turkey, lean ground beef, or ground pork. Pepperoni, ham, or other processed meats have too much salt and other ingredients not good for dogs.
How to Make Pizza for Dogs
These are the recipe steps and photos of the process for making dog pizza. I hope they help you make this healthy dog pizza recipe!
You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.
To make the crust:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients and combine well, adding more stock based on the dryness of your dough.
- Place the dough on parchment paper and roll dough into a round shape, about 10 inches wide.
- Place the parchment paper with the crust on it on a baking sheet or pizza pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.
To make the pizza sauce:
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into small chunks.
- Boil the sweet potato for about 20 minutes, until tender and it easily mashes with a fork.
- Drain and mash the boiled sweet potato with a fork.
- Add a small amount of chicken stock and stir to combine. Add more as needed until it has the consistency of a thick sauce.
- Spread the sauce on the cooked crust to within a 1/2 inch of the edge.
To add toppings and bake:
- Boil the chicken breast in water until done.
- Use forks to shred the chicken or cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Scatter the cheese, vegetables, and chicken on top of the sauce.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool the pizza on the baking sheet or a wire rack to a safe temp for your dog to eat, room temperature is best.
- Slice the pizza and serve.
Serving Size
How much pizza should you give your dog? That depends on what else they ate that day because you need to consider their entire calorie intake.
It also depends on your dog’s size. Small pets require fewer calories than larger ones. Maintaining a dog’s healthy weight is very important. Keep that in mind when feeding your dog any treats in addition to their dog food.
Also, dogs shouldn’t eat too many carbs, even the healthy ones on this pizza. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one slice.
How to Store
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container or wrap it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
How long does dog pizza last?
This pizza for dogs will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.
Can humans eat this pizza for dogs?
Why yes, absolutely! Everything in this pizza is safe for human consumption.
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More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more treats for your dog? Check these out:
- Bacon Dog Treats
- Chicken Dog Treats
- Liver Dog Treats
- Peanut Butter Dog Donuts
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs
Not in the mood for making homemade dog treats? Check out my favorite dog treats on my Amazon dog treats list.
Find lots of easy dog treats recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!
Homemade Dog Pizza
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups Oat Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Flaxseed Meal
- 1 tablespoon Italian Herb Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil
- ¼ – ½ cup Chicken Stock
Sauce
- 1 large Sweet Potato chopped and boiled
- 1/4 cup Chicken Stock
Toppings
- ½ Chicken Breast about 4 ounces
- ½ cup Shredded Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese
- ¼ cup Sliced Carrot
- ¼ cup Chopped Broccoli
- ¼ cup Chopped Cauliflower
- ¼ cup Green Beans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Crust
- Mix together the dry ingredients (oat flour, flax meal, and herb seasoning).
- Add the egg, coconut oil, and chicken stock. Combine well. You may need more or less chicken stock, based on the dryness of your dough.
- Place the dough on parchment paper and roll it out to about a 10-inch round or desired shape.
- Place the parchment paper with the crust on it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
Sauce
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into ½-inch chunks.
- Boil the sweet potato until tender and easily mashes with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mash the boiled sweet potato with a fork.
- Add a small amount of chicken stock, continuing to mix it together and add more as needed until the mixture has the consistency of a thick sauce.
- Spread the sauce on the cooked crust.
Toppings
- Boil the chicken breast in water until done.
- Use forks to shred the chicken or cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Scatter the cheese, vegetables, and chicken on top of the sauce.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool the pizza to room temperature.
- Slice the pizza.
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