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Easy Backpacking Couscous Alfredo Recipe

Fast, creamy couscous alfredo that hits the spot after a long day. This ultralight meal is ready in minutes for any backcountry trip.

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Added August 14, 2026
Source: adventuremedicalkits.com
Easy Backpacking Couscous Alfredo Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 cup couscous
  • •¾ cup dehydrated chicken
  • •½ cup dehydrated vegetables
  • •1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • •½ cup parmesan cheese
  • •2 tsp garlic powder
  • •1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • •1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • •1 tbs chia seeds

Equipment

  • • small pot
  • • freezer bags
  • • insulator

Instructions

  1. 1Boil water in a small pot.
  2. 2In a freezer bag, combine the dry ingredients: couscous, dehydrated chicken, vegetables, bouillon, cheese, and spices.
  3. 3Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the bag and seal it tightly.
  4. 4Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate.
  5. 5Stir well and enjoy.

Camp tips

  • • Use a cozy to keep the bag warm while it rehydrates.
  • • Consider pre-portioned bags for easier meal prep on the trail.
  • • Feel free to substitute other protein sources or vegetables based on dietary preferences.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
500

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