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Mountain House Chicken and Dumplings with Vegetables
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SKU: 0055165-041133551656
Overview
A practical backcountry meal for hunters and outdoor travelers, this freeze-dried entrée brings chicken, vegetables, and dumplings together in a white gravy for a familiar, home-style dinner at camp. It is designed for quick preparation with boiling water in the pouch, making it a straightforward option when you want a hot meal without extra cleanup. The stand-up zipper pouch adds convenience for packing and serving, and each container provides two servings. Allergen information includes milk and wheat.
Why Hunters Choose the Mountain House
Quick Prep
Just add water convenience in
Stand-up Zipper
Pouch makes preparation and eating
Two Servings
Per container for sharing or
Chicken, Vegetables,
Fluffy dumplings in white gravy
No Cleanup
After eating right from the
Key Features
- Freeze-dried chicken and dumplings with vegetables in white gravy.
- Southern-style recipe with layers of chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings.
- Easy stand-up zipper pouch for simple meal preparation.
- Just add boiling water and eat directly from the pouch.
- Quick prep in less than 10 minutes with no cleanup.
- Provides 2 servings per container.
Best Used For
- Hunters wanting a quick camp meal after long days in the field
- Two-person outings needing a simple, shareable dinner with minimal cleanup
- Backcountry campers who prefer pouch meals prepared with boiling water
- Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a familiar Southern-style comfort food option
- Trip planners who want a shelf-stable meal with two servings per pouch
Specifications
| Allergens | milk, Wheat |
|---|---|
| Cleanup | No cleanup |
| Packaging | Stand up, zipper pouch |
| Prep Time | Less than 10 minutes |
| Preparation Method | Add boiling water |
| Servings Per Container | 2 servings per container |
| Taste Guarantee | 30 Year Taste Guarantee |
Pros
- Quick prep with just add water convenience in less than 10 minutes
- Stand-up zipper pouch makes preparation and eating straightforward
- Two servings per container for sharing or a hearty solo meal
- Chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in white gravy
- No cleanup after eating right from the pouch
- 30 Year Taste Guarantee included
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Contains milk and wheat, so it is not suitable for hunters avoiding those allergens.
- The pouch is designed for quick preparation, but it still requires boiling water, which may not be convenient in every camp setup.
- Provides 2 servings per container, so it may be better suited to a solo meal or a light shared meal rather than a larger group.
- The recipe is a freeze-dried take on a classic dish, so the texture and presentation will differ from a freshly prepared version.
Suggested Comparisons
- Freeze-dried backpacking meals
- Camp meals for two
- Emergency food pouches
- Shelf-stable comfort food meals
Suggested Accessories
- Backpacking stove
- Insulated mug
- Eating utensil
- Water container
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you prepare this meal in camp or at home?
The pouch is designed for simple preparation: open it, add boiling water, zip it closed, and eat right out of the pouch. The product description says it is ready in less than 10 minutes.
How many servings does one pouch provide?
One container provides 2 servings.
What ingredients or flavor profile is described for this meal?
It is described as chicken and dumplings with vegetables in a white gravy, with layers of chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings.
Are there any allergens listed for this product?
Yes. The listed allergens are milk and wheat.
Does the product mention any shelf-life or storage guarantee?
Yes. The product information lists a 30 Year Taste Guarantee.