Easy Chicken and Rice Dog Food

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.

Jenn’s 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! 

Nutrition Info

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1351IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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