Dish Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe With Veggie & Fruit Blend Dry Dog Food
Verified Jun 17, 2026
This is a chicken-based dry kibble for dogs that uses real chicken and chicken meal as the primary protein sources, with brown rice, brewers rice, and peas providing additional carbohydrates and fiber. It includes flaxseed and fish oil as sources of omega fatty acids, plus added vitamins, minerals, and taurine for complete nutrition. The recipe is designed as an everyday food for generally healthy dogs, with a moderate protein and fat level suitable for most adults and many puppies when fed as directed.
Overall, this is a solid, mid-range dry food for dogs that relies on named animal proteins and a mix of grains and legumes. The protein and fat levels are appropriate for most adult dogs and many puppies, and it includes beneficial omega-3 and omega-6 sources along with added taurine. The main nutritional caveat is that peas and pea protein are fairly prominent, which some owners may want to keep in mind given recent questions around legume-heavy diets.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken and chicken meal as the first two ingredients provide clearly identified animal protein sources with good amino acid profiles.
- Macronutrient profile (26% protein, 14% fat, 4% fiber) is reasonable for most adult dogs and many moderately active dogs.
- Includes flaxseed and menhaden fish oil, which contribute omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that can support skin, coat, and overall health.
- Contains added taurine, vitamins, and minerals, helping ensure it is nutritionally complete when fed as the main diet.
Considerations
- Dried peas and pea protein are fairly high in the ingredient list, meaning a meaningful portion of the protein is plant-based rather than from meat, which may reduce overall protein quality compared with more animal-heavy formulas.
- Chicken is a very common food allergen in dogs, so this diet would not be suitable for dogs with known chicken sensitivity.
- This is not a grain-free diet, which is fine for most dogs, but may not fit dogs that truly need a veterinarian-directed grain-free or limited-ingredient approach.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Pea
Pea is a plant-based ingredient used in pet foods as a source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and micronutrients (often included as whole peas, pea flour, or pea protein concentrate) to boost protein content and improve texture. While peas can provide digestible carbohydrates, fiber, and some plant protein useful especially for dogs, they are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and — when overused, particularly in concentrated forms or as a major component of grain‑free diets — have been scrutinized for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and can contribute to nutrient imbalances or excess calories, so balanced formulation and compliance with AAFCO nutritional profiles are important.
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Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole-grain carbohydrate and fiber ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide digestible energy, dietary fiber, and modest amounts of B‑vitamins and minerals; it typically offers more nutrients and fiber than white rice. It’s generally well tolerated and can help with sensitive stomachs, but because it is high in carbohydrates (not a primary protein source) and can contain trace inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing, it should be included in balanced formulations and monitored in overweight or diabetic pets.
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Brewer's Rice
Brewer’s rice is a milling byproduct of rice processing made up of small broken white rice kernels commonly used in pet foods as a highly digestible carbohydrate source, filler and binder that provides readily available energy for dogs and cats while contributing little protein, fat or fiber. It is generally gentle on the stomach and cost‑effective, but diets using it must supply other ingredients for essential nutrients; pet owners should note its relatively high glycemic load (relevant for weight or diabetic pets), the potential for trace environmental contaminants associated with rice, and not confuse it with brewer’s yeast.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Brand
Rachael Ray Nutrish is a pet food brand developed in partnership with celebrity chef Rachael Ray. Originally launched under Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, the brand was later owned by The J.M. Smucker Company before being acquired by Post Holdings in April 2023. Nutrish offers natural dog and cat food recipes emphasizing simple, wholesome ingredients.
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Post Holdings operates manufacturing facilities acquired from J.M. Smucker, following FDA and AAFCO regulatory standards.
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Recall History
Rachael Ray Nutrish Dish Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe With Veggie & Fruit Blend Dry Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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