Grain Free Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Verified Jun 6, 2026
This is a grain-free dry dog food for all life stages that uses chicken and chicken meal as its main protein sources, with peas, lentils, faba beans, and sweet potatoes providing additional protein and carbohydrates. It includes added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, probiotics, and antioxidants from ingredients like salmon oil, flaxseed, chicory root, and fruits. The formula is AAFCO-formulated to support puppies (including large-breed puppies), adults, and senior dogs when fed as directed.
Nutritionally, this is a solid, mid-to-upper tier grain-free dry food with respectable protein and fat levels for most dogs, including large-breed puppies. I like that it starts with chicken and chicken meal and includes salmon oil, flaxseed, and probiotics for added health support. The main drawback is that peas, lentils, and faba beans are very prominent, which is something I’d be cautious about in light of the ongoing research linking legume-heavy grain-free diets to certain heart issues in some dogs.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken and chicken meal provide a good-quality animal protein base at 27% minimum protein for a dry food.
- Formulated to AAFCO standards for all life stages, including large-breed puppies, which is not very common.
- Includes salmon oil, flaxseed, and guaranteed omega-3 and omega-6 levels to support skin, coat, and overall health.
- Contains added probiotics and chicory root, which can help support a healthy gut microbiome.
Considerations
- Peas, lentils, faba beans, and pea flour are major ingredients; legume-heavy grain-free diets have been linked to heart issues in some dogs.
- Chicken is the main protein, so this food will not be suitable for dogs with chicken allergies or sensitivities.
- Fiber is on the higher side at up to 6%, which may be too much for dogs that do best on lower-fiber diets.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
03
Pea
Pea is a plant-based ingredient used in pet foods as a source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and micronutrients (often included as whole peas, pea flour, or pea protein concentrate) to boost protein content and improve texture. While peas can provide digestible carbohydrates, fiber, and some plant protein useful especially for dogs, they are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and — when overused, particularly in concentrated forms or as a major component of grain‑free diets — have been scrutinized for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and can contribute to nutrient imbalances or excess calories, so balanced formulation and compliance with AAFCO nutritional profiles are important.
04
Lentil
Lentils are a plant-based source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and micronutrients (notably folate and iron) commonly used in pet foods to add bulk, promote satiety and help moderate post-meal blood sugar. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs when properly processed and balanced with animal-derived amino acids, but lentil protein is less digestible and incomplete for obligate carnivores like cats; high legume inclusion can also increase gas or digestive upset and has been discussed in the context of diet-associated heart concerns in dogs, so lentils should be used in nutritionally complete, vetted formulations.
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Faba Bean
Faba beans (fava beans) are a legume used in pet foods as a plant-based source of protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates, often added to boost protein content and calorie balance while lowering reliance on animal ingredients. They can provide digestible energy and fiber but have a limited amino acid profile for obligate carnivores, may require processing to reduce antinutrients and lectins, can cause gastrointestinal upset or flatulence in some pets, and — as with other pulses — are used cautiously in grain‑free diets because of unsettled links to canine heart concerns.
Nutritional Breakdown
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food offers holistic, natural dog and cat foods positioned around wellness and emotional bonding, inspired by the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul brand. The brand targets pet owners seeking wholesome, balanced diets at an accessible premium price point.
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Products are manufactured by contracted co-packers in Utah (dry) and Kansas (canned) under AAFCO and FDA standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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