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Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe
A gentle meal of lean chicken and white rice, supplemented with fresh vegetables. This recipe is easy on the digestive system.
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 4 cubes
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, skinless & boneless
- 1/2 cup dry white rice
- 1/2 cup carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup zucchini, grated
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Steps
- 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 tho roughly and the rice is fluffy and cooked.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Using a couple of forks, shred the cooked chicken.
- Heat the coconut oil in a skillet on a medium-high 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.
Substitutions
- Use brown rice for higher fiber.
- Substitute zucchini with yellow squash.
- Swap chicken for white fish.
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
1 cube, 2-3× per week
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ½ cube, 2-3× per week |
| 15 kg | 1 cube, 2-3× per week |
| 30 kg | 2 cubes, 2-3× per week |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
358 kcal
Per cube
90 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~106% of the daily treat budget90 / 85 kcal
One serving is above the 10% daily treat allowance for a 15kg dog. Cut the portion or treat as an occasional reward only.
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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