A baked chicken frozen meal seems innocent enough. Especially Stouffer’s version, which consists of a boneless chicken breast, mashed potatoes, and gravy. A simple, no-frills meal surely couldn’t miss the mark too badly … could it? We’re afraid to report that it is indeed possible to mess up a baked chicken frozen meal, so if you’ve ever been tempted by the basic nature of Stouffer’s offering, we’d advise you to avoid it.
While our initial reaction may seem a bit harsh, it’s important to consider how difficult it is to mess up chicken. Many of Stouffer’s frozen entrées contain chicken, but the key is that they contain cubed or shredded chicken, which fares much better in frozen form. It took longer than expected to fully thaw this baked chicken breast in the microwave, and once it was finally warmed up, it was nearly impossible to bite through. Combine nearly breaking a tooth along with the fact that this chicken boasts no seasoning whatsoever, and you’ve got a recipe for a pretty disappointing meal.
The only saving grace for this frozen meal is the gravy, though that doesn’t provide a whole lot of flavor either. The mashed potatoes are grainy and bland, the chicken is nearly inedible — this baked chicken meal just isn’t worth the price of admission.