Tried a Hormel Compleats meal, Chicken Breast with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes, for lunch today. I spotted these last week in the grocery, on the aisle with rice and chili and things of that nature. Since it wasn’t refrigerated I figured it was dehydrated, but nope! Vacuum packed or crammed full of chemicals or something to keep it fresh. Cut a few holes in the top, microwave for 90 seconds, and lunch is ready.
Result? Not horrible. A little lacking in flavor, but I’m not sure what I expected. The chicken tasted like mashed potatoes and the potatoes tasted like chicken, but I suppose that’s what happens when those two foods hang out together for a few weeks or months. The portion size was adequate… I was still hungry after eating it, but now, 20 minutes later, I’m OK.
Would I eat it again? Probably. It’s nice to have in my desk for crappy weather days. I’ll be interested in trying a few other varieties, as well.