For most dogs, chicken and rice is a short‑term bland diet for upset stomachs, not a complete long‑term food.

Vet-style safety notes

  • Use plain, fully cooked, unseasoned chicken (no skin, bones, garlic, onion, oil, or spices).
  • Use fully cooked white rice , as it’s easier to digest than brown rice when dogs are sick.
  • Feed this only temporarily (usually a few days) while the stomach settles, then slowly transition back to regular dog food.
  • Always call your vet first if your dog is very young, old, has chronic illness, blood in stool/vomit, or diarrhea/vomiting lasting more than 24–48 hours.

Basic ratio: chicken vs. rice

Most veterinary-style guidelines suggest a 2:1 ratio of rice to chicken by volume or weight.

  • Example: For 1 cup total food, give about
    • 2/3 cup cooked rice
    • 1/3 cup cooked chicken

This keeps the meal bland, easy to digest, and not too high in protein or fat.

How much chicken and rice per day?

Two common ways to estimate amount:

1) By body weight (percentage method)

Many sources suggest feeding about 2–3% of your dog’s body weight per day in total food (chicken + rice combined) when using this short‑term diet.

  • 10 lb (4.5 kg) dog → ~0.2–0.3 lb (90–135 g) total per day.
  • 22 lb (10 kg) dog → ~0.44–0.66 lb (200–300 g) total per day.
  • Split that daily amount into 3–4 small meals so you don’t overload the stomach.

With the 2:1 rice:chicken ratio, a 22 lb dog eating 250 g/day would get about:

  • ~165 g rice
  • ~85 g chicken

2) Practical cup guidelines (easy home use)

Some pet‑care sites give simple cup-based ranges for cooked chicken + rice combined, per day:

  • Under 10 lb: ½–¾ cup/day
  • 10–20 lb: ¾–1½ cups/day
  • 20–50 lb: 1½–3 cups/day
  • Over 50 lb: 3–4 cups/day

Again, use a 2:1 rice:chicken mix within that total.

So for a 30 lb dog, 2 cups/day might look like:

  • ~1⅓ cups rice
  • ~⅔ cup chicken

Split into 2–3 small meals.

Example mini “meal plan” (short term)

Imagine a medium dog with mild diarrhea who weighs about 30 lb, and your vet has okayed chicken and rice. Day 1–2 (if vomiting has stopped and dog can keep water down):

  1. Start with ½ normal daily amount split into 3–4 meals.
    • Total: about 1–1½ cups chicken + rice (2:1).
  1. If tolerated (no worsening diarrhea, no vomiting), move toward the full daily amount in small meals on Day 2–3.
  1. When stools begin to firm, slowly mix back regular food over 3–5 days (e.g., 25% kibble/75% chicken & rice → 50/50 → 75/25 → 100% kibble).

This keeps the gut from being shocked by sudden changes.

Common forum-style tips and worries

Pet forums and Q&A threads are full of people asking the same things you are: how to cook it, how much to feed, and how long to keep their dog on it.

Typical community advice (which still should be checked with a vet):

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs , boiled or poached, then chopped/shredded.
  • Stick to white rice , cooked soft, sometimes slightly overcooked so it’s extra gentle.
  • Make a batch for 1–3 days and store in the fridge; don’t keep cooked chicken and rice for a whole week because of spoilage risk.
  • People often add extras like carrots or sweet potatoes, but those are usually for healthy dogs, not for a dog currently having diarrhea.

You’ll also see regular reminders that chicken and rice alone is not balanced for long‑term feeding; it lacks several vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.

When chicken and rice is not enough

You should contact a vet urgently instead of relying on chicken and rice if:

  • Your dog is very lethargic , in pain, or has a bloated abdomen.
  • There is blood in the stool or vomit.
  • Vomiting is repeated or your dog can’t keep water down.
  • Diarrhea lasts more than 24–48 hours despite bland diet.
  • Your dog has existing medical conditions (kidney disease, pancreatitis, diabetes, etc.).

In those situations, home remedies can delay needed treatment.

Quick reference HTML table (by weight)

Below is a simple per‑day guide for total chicken + rice, using the cup- based ranges (2:1 rice:chicken inside that total).

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Dog weight</th>
      <th>Approx. daily total (chicken + rice)</th>
      <th>Example split (per day)</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Under 10 lb</td>
      <td>½ – ¾ cup</td>
      <td>~⅓–½ cup rice + ~¼ cup chicken (2:1)</td>
      <td>Divide into 3–4 meals; monitor closely in toy breeds.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>10–20 lb</td>
      <td>¾ – 1½ cups</td>
      <td>~½–1 cup rice + ~¼–½ cup chicken</td>
      <td>Short-term use only unless vet says otherwise.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>20–50 lb</td>
      <td>1½ – 3 cups</td>
      <td>~1–2 cups rice + ~½–1 cup chicken</td>
      <td>Split into at least 2–3 meals.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Over 50 lb</td>
      <td>3 – 4 cups</td>
      <td>~2–2⅔ cups rice + ~1–1⅓ cups chicken</td>
      <td>Large dogs can still bloat; keep meals smaller and more frequent.</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Tiny TL;DR

  • Use plain boiled chicken + white rice , in a 2:1 rice:chicken ratio.
  • Feed about 2–3% of body weight per day (or ~½–4 cups/day depending on size), split into small meals.
  • Only use this short term for tummy troubles, and talk to your vet if symptoms are moderate to severe or don’t improve.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.