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🐕 Dog Homemade

Chicken & Veggie Everyday Bowl

A plain, balanced-ish everyday bowl of chicken, rice, and mixed vegetables.

40 minutes
Makes 4

Homemade guidance, not veterinary advice

This bowl is plain, with no onion, garlic, or seasoning, but it isn't a certified complete-and-balanced diet on its own — it's homemade guidance, not veterinary or nutritional advice. Introduce it gradually and check with your vet before making it a regular meal, especially for dogs with health conditions.

Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    Poach the chicken thighs in water until fully cooked, about 15 minutes, then shred.

  2. 2

    Cook the brown rice in the unseasoned cooking liquid until tender.

  3. 3

    Steam the carrots, green beans, and peas until soft.

  4. 4

    Combine the shredded chicken, rice, and vegetables and toss with the olive oil.

  5. 5

    Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition character

A plain everyday bowl pairing lean chicken with brown rice and a mix of vegetables — a protein, carb, and fiber combination meant as a simple home-cooked base.

Serving guide

As a rough guide, small dogs do well with about 1/2 to 3/4 cup per meal, medium dogs 1 to 1.5 cups, and large dogs 2 cups or more — adjust to your dog's size, activity, and appetite.

Benefits

  • Lean protein from chicken
  • Whole-grain carbohydrate from brown rice
  • A variety of vegetables for fiber
  • No seasoning or additives

Storage

Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or frozen in portions for up to 2 months.

Suitable for

Adult dogs of any size looking for a simple, varied everyday bowl.

Common questions

Can I feed this chicken and veggie bowl every day?

It can work as an everyday base for many adult dogs, but it isn't guaranteed to be complete and balanced on its own — check with your vet if you plan to feed it regularly, as they may suggest a supplement.

Which vegetables can I swap in?

Dog-friendly vegetables like carrots, green beans, peas, and zucchini can be swapped based on what your dog tolerates; avoid onion, garlic, and other pet-toxic foods.

Is brown rice better than white rice for dogs?

Brown rice keeps more fiber, while white rice is gentler on the stomach — either works, so pick what suits your dog, and use plain unseasoned rice.

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