Easy Chicken and Rice Dog Food

5 from 18 votes

Homemade Dog Food contains a healthy balance of protein, carbs, fiber, and fat and is filled with essential vitamins and minerals to keep your dog fit. Made with all-natural, wholesome ingredients and so much better than a store-bought bag.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

2 cups brown rice
2 pounds lean ground chicken
2 cups spinach chopped
1 large carrot shredded (about 1 cup)
1 small zucchini shredded (about 1 cup)

Instructions

In a large pot or saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and brown rice. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer (medium low to low heat) and cover.
Cook rice for 45 minutes or until rice is completely soft and cooked through and all the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, cook the ground chicken on a large skillet over medium high heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the spinach, carrot, and zucchini to the skillet with the chicken. Cook until the spinach wilts, and the other vegetables soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Take the chicken and vegetable mixture off the heat and set aside to cool.
When the rice is finished cooking, stir together the rice and ground chicken mixture.
Let cool completely before serving to your dog or storing for later.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator no more than 2 hours after cooking the food. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days after that.
To Freeze: You can freeze the dog food in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

Tips:

It’s not usually advised to abruptly change your dog’s diet. Start transitioning your pet to homemade food by mixing some of this homemade dog food in with their regular food for a few days until they are used to the new food. And again, always consult your vet before feeding your pet something new.
To give your dog a variety of different nutrients, you can use different meats, carbs, and vegetables to customize your dog’s food.
Be sure to find a dog food recipe that is complete and well-balanced. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to feed an incomplete or imbalanced diet to your dog.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please consult your vet before feeding your pet anything new!

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