I think I’m getting lazy about dinner. Last week I made chili, and then we tried another frozen meal. This time, we had Chicken Penne With Vegetables by Voila!/Birds Eye.
We’ve tried other frozen meals from Birds Eye, but this one was by far the best in my opinion. William wasn’t a huge fan of the peppers, but he loved the chicken and the pasta. I thought the peppers and peas gave the dish a great crisp, fresh texture. I also threw in some frozen carrots for more color (and as a vegetable I knew my husband would eat!)
The sauce in this dish is great. It’s not too garlicky like some of the other Birds Eye meals. The rest of the herbs do the job by complementing the chicken and vegetables.
Compared to the Orange Chicken frozen dinner, this is a cinch. Simply toss the pasta, chicken and veggies into a large frying pan and add the packet of sauce. Simmer everything on high for a few minutes until everything is mostly thawed, then lower the temperature and cover, stirring occasionally. The sauce takes awhile to melt completely.
The entire meal takes about 10-15 minutes to make. I popped some crescent rolls in the oven right before I started the entrée and they were done just in time. Finish everything off with some pumpkin cake, and you’ll be in good shape.
