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This chicken and rice dog food recipe is a good balance of mild ingredients to help sooth your dog's stomach.
Although this dish is great for upset stomachs it's also a tasty dinner that your dogs will enjoy. With just 4 ingredients this is an easy recipe to make ready in under 30 minutes.
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- IS BOILED CHICKEN GOOD FOR DOGS?
- INGREDIENTS
- HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND RICE DOG FOOD
- STORAGE AND FREEZING
- RECIPE TIPS
- MORE HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPES
- Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe
IS BOILED CHICKEN GOOD FOR DOGS?
Boiled chicken breasts are an excellent food for dogs and have a great protein source and are also a low fat food.
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken breasts
- White rice
- Carrots
- Zucchini
- Coconut oil
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND RICE DOG FOOD
Skinless and boneless chicken breasts are used in this homemade dog food recipe as the white meat is easier on your dog's digestion.
The chicken and white rice are cooked together in a pot, then mixed with lightly cooked vegetables. We added the vegetables for extra vitamins but these can be omitted if you need a bland meal.
We shred the cooked chicken breasts so it's easier to eat but you could cut the cooked chicken breast into small pieces for the size of your dog.
Remember to go slowly when introducing new foods. And we recommend checking with your veterinarian first if your dog has any digestive issues or other health concerns.
STORAGE AND FREEZING
Store the homemade chicken and rice dog food in the refrigerator in sealed containers. It will last up to 4 days.
This can also be frozen for when you need a bland dog food. Spoon a serving portion into ziplocked bags and remove the air (I suck the air out with a straw). The dog food will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Defrost the dog food in the refrigerator and ensure that the chicken and rice are thoroughly defrosted before giving to your dogs. You could gently warm the food before serving too.
RECIPE TIPS
For a very bland dish specifically for an upset stomach, omit the vegetables and serve just the chicken and white rice.
You could use brown rice in place of the white if you are not feeding this for any upset stomach reasons.
MORE HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPES
Chicken Pumpkin Dog Food
Beef Stew for Dogs
Ground Turkey Vegetable Dinner
Chicken and Sweet Potato Dog Food
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Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe
A chicken and rice dog food recipe that is perfect for upset stomachs or when your dogs need something bland.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dog Meals
Cuisine Homemade Dog Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 349 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts skinless & boneless
- 1 cup dry white rice
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts and rice in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to the boil.
Simmer with the pan lid on for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the rice is fluffy and cooked.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Using a couple of forks, shred the cooked chicken
While the chicken and rice are cooking, peel the carrots. Grate the carrots and zucchini.
Heat the coconut oil in a skillet on a medium heat and lightly saute the shredded carrot and zucchini for 5 minutes until soft.
Mix the vegetables into the chicken and rice mixture and serve once the food is cooled.
Notes
Always check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods into your dog’s diet.
Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
349
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
158
mg
7
%
Potassium
697
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
5227
IU
105
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Ruth Laferriere says
It would be helpful if you had measurements or weight for each ingredient. My vet recommended 60% meat, 20% mixed vegetables & 10% carbs (brown rice) increase based on stool w/ pro prebiotic mixed AT TIME OF SERVING.
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AngelaC says
There's a button on the recipe card that will give you metric measurements with a click.
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Anne says
Hmm. Good to know, except it doesn’t add up to 100%, so perhaps there’s a typo?
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Darren Horner says
Great recipe and thank you as it gives me a starter for other ideas
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AngelaC says
Delighted you like it (and hopefully your dog does too!)
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John says
There is no water in this recipe. Is that correct?
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AngelaC says
That is correct. You could save some of the water that the chicken is poached in, if you wanted a wetter dish.
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Charlott Dale says
My vet said my dog is underweight. What do you reconmend?
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AngelaC says
One way to add calories to your dog's diet is to supplement their food with appropriate human food. Examples of safe human food supplements include roasted chicken without the skin, boiled eggs, canned tuna, non-fat plain yoghurt, or plain canned pumpkin.
I had the same issue with my youngest dog and I started added a sachet of dog food to his meals. Double check with your vet though.Reply
Rachel says
Hello to all , I have no comments but a question, my little jess ( she is a jack Russell Cross, ) we inherited jess a few years ago she is now 15 years ,and now finding she has become fussy ,im looking for the best wet home-made food I can give her , she loves her chicken still which is good ,if anyone could help with simple recipes that older dogs love pleaseReply
AngelaC says
This chicken and rice recipe may work. If not, try the beef stew recipe. And wow, 15 years!
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ABME says
My dog is weighs ~50 pounds. Is the serving size per meal or per day? Some people feed their dogs once per day, I feed 2x per day. Thank you!
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AngelaC says
The serving size of the recipe is per meal. Hope your dog enjoys it!
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