Chicken rice with vegetables
This nutritious dish includes skinless chicken, fresh veggies, and rice, offering a balanced and complete diet suitable for both humans and pets. Adding vegetables enhances the nutritional content of the meal by offering vitamins and fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) - Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240ml) - White or brown rice
- 1 - Carrot
- 1 cup (150g) - Green beans
- Water for poaching
Directions
- Cook the rice.
- Peel and dice the carrot.
- Trim and cut the green beans into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and add enough water to cover them.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the diced carrot and green beans.
- Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot, let it cool slightly, and then shred it.
- Mix the shredded chicken with the vegetables and cooked rice.
- Stir everything together and let it cool to a safe temperature before serving to your pets.
- Serve plain for dogs and cats. Humans can enhance their portion with a sprinkle of parsley, a dash of black pepper and a drizzle of soy sauce.
Cooking tips for pets and humans:
Avoid harmful ingredients: Avoid avocado and anything containing caffeine or alcohol as these can be harmful to your pets. Onions, garlic, chocolate, grapes and raisins as well as certain nuts can be deadly to dogs or cats.
Seasoning: Keep dishes bland for pets. Dogs and cats can be very sensitive to salt and spices, which can cause gastrointestinal upset. It’s best to remove a portion for your dog or cat before adding any seasonings for your own servings.
Consult your vet: New foods should always be checked with a veterinary doctor before being fed to dogs or cats. This is important because it ensures safety and proper measurements, especially considering that different animals have varying nutritional needs based on health condition, age and size.
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