I always enjoy tweaking my backpacking stuff. Whether it is gear, technique, or food I find
it fun to play around with how I do something.
This weekend I tried a new meal for the trail. I know that using Knorr sides is not new, and
I have tried one before, but never really took to carrying it with me on
trips. But as I was shopping the other
day for an upcoming camping trip with the Boy Scouts I passed them in the store
and thought I might give it another try.
I also knew I needed to add something more to it, so I picked up a can
of chicken. My plan was to make a one
pot meal that tasted good, had a good amount of calories, and would not be a
pain to cook.
I bought the Knorr Creamy Chicken flavor Rice and Pasta
Blend and Great Value Chunk Chicken breast at the local Walmart. I wanted to try this at home just in case it
didn’t work out so I set up my camp stove,
for this time I used a Primus backpacking stove and my GSI soloist
cookset. The recipe calls for 2 cups
water and optional 1Tbsp. butter. Bring
contents to a boil and then simmer for 7 min.
I drained and added the chicken when it started simmering. After about 5 min. I turned off the stove and
let the contents simmer for another 3-4 min. covered.
It made a good amount, about 4 cups worth and depending how
hungry you are may be enough for 2 people.
The rice and pasta had cooked well and had thickened up nicely, it was
not soupy at all.
Now it was time for
the taste test.
It was very good. I liked the flavor of the sauce. The rice and pasta were cooked through and
had a good texture. The chicken was hot
and tender. It was a good meal. I enjoyed it for lunch as did my son, who
helped in the taste testing. We both
agree that it would be a nice meal on the trail. Calories for the entire package, which had 2.5
servings is 600 and with the 12.5oz can of chicken adds 270 calories for a
total of 870 calories. Cost for the meal was about $3. The only down
side I can see is you have to wash your pot.
I’ll have to work on cooking this in a freezer bag for a wash free meal.
I plan to use this meal on my next overnight trip, it is cheap and easy and tastes good.
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