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Slow-Cooker Chicken & Rice Bowl

A gentle, vet-friendly base bowl for adult and senior dogs. Lean chicken and soft-cooked rice with dog-safe vegetables, perfect for weekly meal prep.

Slow-Cooker Chicken & Rice Bowl, homemade dog recipe
Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Yields
About 6 cups
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Chicken & Rice Bowl
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (no onion, no garlic)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Steps

  1. Add everything to a slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 4 hours, until rice is tender and chicken shreds easily.
  3. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir through.
  4. Cool fully before portioning, never serve hot.

Substitutions

  • Swap brown for white rice if your dog has a sensitive stomach.
  • Zucchini works in place 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
1 kg60 kg

Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.

Pet weightSuggested portion
5 kg~⅓ cup per meal
15 kg~¾ cup per meal
30 kg~1½ cups per meal

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
1805 kcal
Per cup
301 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~35% of daily calories301 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
  • Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
  • Grapes or raisins
  • Cooked bones, splinter risk

See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 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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