Couscous is the pasta that acts like rice, and is precooked. All it needs is water and you have a bowl of carbs to enjoy after a long day. It’s the satisfying no-cook pasta, that also is full of protein.
Dry ingredients.
Sealed and ready to store for eating later.
Rehydrated and ready to eat.
Alfredo Chicken Pasta
In a quart freezer bag or a Food Vac bag:
- 1/3 cup couscous
- ½ cup freeze-dried chicken
- 1 Tbsp dried onion
- 1 Tbsp dry milk
- 1 Tbsp shelf stable parmesan cheese or 2 to 4 packets
- 1 Tbsp dry alfredo mix
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp dried garlic
Also take:
- 1 Tbsp or 1 packet olive oil
FBC Method:
Place the bag in a FBC Cozy or similar.
Add 1 cup boiled water and oil to the bag, stirring well. Seal tightly.
Let sit for 15 minutes. Stir well.
One Pot Method:
Bring 1 cup water and oil to a boil in a smaller pot (1.3 Liter or smaller).
Add in dry ingredients, stir well. Cover, turn off stove and let sit for 15 minutes.
If at high altitude, or in cold temperatures, insulate pot in a pot cozy.
Stir well.
Serves 1.
*Notes:
When prepping recipes using freeze-dried ingredients (versus dehydrated) you want to ensure the bag is well sealed to air. Particularly with freeze-dried meat. If you are making the meal to use that weekend, a plastic freezer bag will work great. If longer, I highly suggest using a FoodVac sealer and precut quart size bags.
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~Sarah
Have you ever read all the negative comments about pouring boiling water in all types of plastic bags?
It is up to the person making the meals to have their comfort level. Hence, I provide directions for 2 to 3 methods of cooking meals on all recipes (or as it applies to the recipe). As for boiling water, the water has been boiled. When it is added, it is not boiling anymore. US made freezer bags are approved for use in microwaves – of which the temperature in the bag can exceed boiling water.
TL/DR: If it concerns you, follow the One Pot Method directions on recipes. Not hard.
Pretty good and filling. I found it somewhat bland, but at the same time, I’m sure the recipe is supposed to be that way because you do not know what people prefer. I am thinking about adding a couple more TBSP of the Alfredo mix and probably some pepper. Thank you so much for doing all these recipes. I would be scared to try on my own. 😂😂
I’ll try to update this once I’ve tried my “added” ingredients. Happy Hiking
Definitely! I try to do a blend of recipes that are more simple flavors for the comfort food crowd (and to kids used to a blander diet), then my weirdo recipes where all the spices come out. For myself, I’d sprinkle the black pepper or hot sauce on the alfredo, and more cheese 😀
~Sarah