Knorr Chicken Flavor Pasta Sides

A couple of nights ago, I prepared and ate a pouch of Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides alongside half a dozen honey barbecue chicken wings. Made with fettuccini pasta noodles, this creamy side dish was a wonderful accompaniment to the wings and I think it would be a good product to review.

Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is an article which reviews and examines Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides.

Size
The net weight of the standard sized pouch of Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides is 4.3 ounces (121 grams). According to the package's nutrition facts label, the pouch holds two 2/3 cup (60 grams) (one cup prepared) servings.

Whenever I eat this pasta side dish, one pouch usually provides me with about one and a half servings, but sometimes, I consume the whole package

In physical size, the pouch measures roughly 7.5" x 5.25".

Price
The regular retail price charged for one 4.3 ounce pouch of Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides at Hartford, Connecticut area food retailers ranges between $1 and $1.49. This price range seems very reasonable to me, considering the great flavor and convenience that the product offers.

Texture / Consistency
When Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides are cooked according to package directions, the pasta noodles are soft and tender, but not mushy and small pieces of red bell pepper and parsley add some zip and color to the mix.

It should be added however, that it is very easy to over-cook the pasta noodles in this product. Sometimes, when I cook this pasta side dish, I intentionally under-cook it a little, allowing the pasta to sit and cook in its own heat. The overall mouth feel offered by this dish is generally quite satisfying.

Nutritional Facts
Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides contain 250 calories, with 50 calories from fat, per 2/3 cup (60 grams) (one cup prepared) serving. These tasty pasta noodles also contain 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 2 grams total fat, less than 5 mg of cholesterol, 680 mg of sodium, 43 grams total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 1 gram of sugars and 8 grams of protein, per 2/3 cup (60 grams) (one cup prepared) serving.

Taste / Flavor
Although these are chicken-flavored pasta noodles, one of the reasons that I enjoy eating them with a variety of different foods is because their flavor is mellow and gently seasoned and they taste great with not only poultry dishes, but also pork, beef and even seafood items.

As far as chicken flavor is concerned, Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides possess a pleasing flavor that offers hints of chicken stock. Hints of garlic and onion are present in this side dish and the red peppers and parsley definitely add some nice flavor.

On a flavor scale of one through ten, I would assign this product a rating of 9.25.

Packaging
The paper / plastic Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides pouch features a blue, white and orange front label with a closeup photo of the enclosed fettuccini noodles in the foreground. The green, blue and white rear label lists all relevant ingredient and nutritional information, as well as product bakground facts and cooking directions.

The pouch opens easily and it can be stored anywhere. Pouches are an excellent vehicle for holding foods. They can be stored flat, horizontally or vertically and they take up very little room.

Overall Rating
All things considered, Knorr Chicken flavor Pasta Sides is an inexpensively priced, very tasty product that can be prepared in just minutes on the stove top, or in a microwave oven. Available at food retailers across America, this pasta item is highly recommended.

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Personal experience with the product
The product label