In this episode, Pete shows you his freezer bag cooking recipe for Chicken and Mushroom Risotto. Let us know what you think about this recipe or if you have any freezer bag cooking favorites of your own. Explore the Outdoors!

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Chicken and Mushroom Risotto Recipe (Serves 4):
(Put these In the freezer bag ahead of the trip)
2 ½ cups instant rice
½ cups parmesan cheese
½ oz dried porcini mushrooms (ground in food processor)
4 tbs dried vegetables
4 tbs dried heavy cream
2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1 tsp dried oregano or parsley
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

(Bring these with you and add during cooking. Write them on the bag so you don't forget.)
2 pouches (7 oz each) cooked chicken with liquid
4 tbs oil
2 ¾ cups boiling water

Music:
"Finding Me" by Eveningland