Dog Food Recipes: Easy Crockpot Chicken & Brown Rice

Base 1 cup brown rice 2 cups water Vegetables 1/2 lb. green beans, broken into segments 1 medium sweet potato, raw, cut into medium-sized chunks (leave skin on) 3 carrots, sliced into about 1" thick rounds Protein 2 boneless chicken breasts (with or without skin) or 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Directions 1. Put all ingredients into the crockpot in the order given (layer, don’t mix). 2. Cook on low for about 8 hours, on high for about 5 hours. 3. When done, stir, breaking up the chicken into small pieces. Everything will be quite soft. 4. Let cool and serve; can be used with a quality kibble or by itself, in a serving size appropriate for your dog’s weight and activity level. Refrigerate unused portion; keeps up to three days. Substitutions are allowed! For vegetables, try broccoli florets, zucchini, spinach or any of several types of squash. For the protein source, beef cubes, turkey or lamb also work. Use organic ingredients if possible.

Susan Tasaki is a The Bark contributing editor.