Scarf’d: Valentine's Day Dog-Friendly Chicken Meatballs

While we believe in sharing the love with those we care about year-round, it’s still fun to have a special day to celebrate.

Save yourself the hassle of going out this Valentine’s Day and make these chicken meatballs for the most loyal Valentine in your life. Let’s be honest, that pup has been through it all with you—the good, the bad, the ugly— always by your side with a shoulder to lean on.

We serve our chicken meatballs as is, but you can always make it a full meal with spaghetti squash noodles, à la Lady and the Tramp!

Buon appetito!

Dog-Friendly Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken

• ¾ cup cooked brown rice

• 1 egg

• 1/3 cup fresh spinach, chopped

• 1/3 cup fresh carrots, chopped

Prep

• Preheat oven to 375°F.

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

2. Form the mixture into small-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Bake at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.

4. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Optional: Make a full meal by adding the meatballs to a bed of spaghetti squash noodles if you’d like.

Original recipe by Tastemade.com.

Disclaimer: We recommend consulting with a veterinarian before serving your pup human food.

Lizz Caputo is a Content Strategist at Figo, animal enthusiast, and owner of a rescued senior American Bully. Her hobbies include checking out new restaurants in her area, boxing, and petting dogs of all shapes and sizes.