I’ve tried several of the Compleats line, including this one, and they all have one thing in common: the picture on the box looks like a lot of food with a moderate amount of sauce on it, but the box actually contains a moderate amount of food with a lot of sauce on it.
The Chicken and Rice flavor has some shredded chicken with rice, carrots and peas and a whole lot of chickeny flavored sauce. It’s very salty but not lacking in chicken flavor. The texture of all of the ingredients is decent, neither too firm nor too mushy, except for the ratio of sauce to solid food being too saucy. Overall, I’d say it’s fine in a pinch – these shelf-stable meals are easier to find than most – but if you have other options available, these are only fair-to-middlin’.
Rating: 3 / 5
Are you familiar with the Hormel Compleats line? If so, put this one in the middle of the pack. It’s not as good as the meatloaf or the meatballs/noodles in cream sauce. It’s better than the horribly taste-free chicken/dressing. About even with the turkey. Is that all I’ve tried? I forget; but you get the point. It’s medium-Compleat.
Are you just thinking about trying a Hormel Compleat for the first time? OK, then just remember these reviews on Amazon — particularly food reviews — are all simply opinions of customers, no scientific analysis intended (I hope).
Compleats are quick, easy (except for pulling the plastic off the top) and generally edible. There’s not a whole lot more to say about them. I eat them because I’m an old guy living alone and too often I’m just lazy. These do come in handy for a quick light meal. “Light” depending on your appetite and the size of your tummy.
This is a good one to lead off with if you’re just now getting into Compleats. Just note that, in my opinion, it’s middle of the road for the line. Not a lot of flavor; but goes down OK.
These radiation-treated dinners that don’t need freezing are a great convenience. I’ve tried quite a few of the Hormel Compleats and this is one of my favorites. Home cookin’, it ain’t, and it’s a bit too salty, but for a satisfying meal in 90 seconds, it’s hard to beat. The only reason I’ve given this flavorful, decently chicken-filled dish 4 stars instead of 5 is because the rice is white. We all know by now that whole grains are healthier, so, until these companies start making their dishes with whole wheat pasta and brown rice, I’ll mark them down.
Rating: 4 / 5
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I’ve tried several of the Compleats line, including this one, and they all have one thing in common: the picture on the box looks like a lot of food with a moderate amount of sauce on it, but the box actually contains a moderate amount of food with a lot of sauce on it.
The Chicken and Rice flavor has some shredded chicken with rice, carrots and peas and a whole lot of chickeny flavored sauce. It’s very salty but not lacking in chicken flavor. The texture of all of the ingredients is decent, neither too firm nor too mushy, except for the ratio of sauce to solid food being too saucy. Overall, I’d say it’s fine in a pinch – these shelf-stable meals are easier to find than most – but if you have other options available, these are only fair-to-middlin’.
Rating: 3 / 5
Are you familiar with the Hormel Compleats line? If so, put this one in the middle of the pack. It’s not as good as the meatloaf or the meatballs/noodles in cream sauce. It’s better than the horribly taste-free chicken/dressing. About even with the turkey. Is that all I’ve tried? I forget; but you get the point. It’s medium-Compleat.
Are you just thinking about trying a Hormel Compleat for the first time? OK, then just remember these reviews on Amazon — particularly food reviews — are all simply opinions of customers, no scientific analysis intended (I hope).
Compleats are quick, easy (except for pulling the plastic off the top) and generally edible. There’s not a whole lot more to say about them. I eat them because I’m an old guy living alone and too often I’m just lazy. These do come in handy for a quick light meal. “Light” depending on your appetite and the size of your tummy.
This is a good one to lead off with if you’re just now getting into Compleats. Just note that, in my opinion, it’s middle of the road for the line. Not a lot of flavor; but goes down OK.
Rating: 3 / 5
These radiation-treated dinners that don’t need freezing are a great convenience. I’ve tried quite a few of the Hormel Compleats and this is one of my favorites. Home cookin’, it ain’t, and it’s a bit too salty, but for a satisfying meal in 90 seconds, it’s hard to beat. The only reason I’ve given this flavorful, decently chicken-filled dish 4 stars instead of 5 is because the rice is white. We all know by now that whole grains are healthier, so, until these companies start making their dishes with whole wheat pasta and brown rice, I’ll mark them down.
Rating: 4 / 5