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Puppy Chicken & Rice Starter Bowl
A gentle first home-cooked bowl for puppies, with soft rice, finely shredded chicken, and well-cooked vegetables. Serve it alongside a complete puppy food, not instead of it.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yields
About 5 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 400 g boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 1 cup finely diced carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans, in short bite-size pieces
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Put the chicken, rice, and water in a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 20 minutes, then add the carrot and green beans.
- Cook 10 minutes more, until the rice is soft and the vegetables mash easily.
- Lift out the chicken, shred it finely, and stir it back through.
- Cool fully, stir in the olive oil, and portion into puppy-size servings.
Substitutions
- Ground chicken to skip the shredding.
- Diced zucchini instead of green beans.
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
¾ cup per meal, 4 meals a day
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 3 kg | ~1/4 cup per meal, 4 meals a day |
| 8 kg | ~1/2 cup per meal, 3 meals a day |
| 15 kg | ~3/4 cup per meal, 3 meals a day |
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
1240 kcal
Per cup
248 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~29% of daily calories248 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
- Cow's milk, it often causes loose stools
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
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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