Backpacking Stove
Dinner
Gluten-Free
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

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
- 1Boil water in a small pot.
- 2In a freezer bag, combine the dry ingredients: couscous, dehydrated chicken, vegetables, bouillon, cheese, and spices.
- 3Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the bag and seal it tightly.
- 4Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate.
- 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
Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.
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