This is the Strength Meals Co Chicken Stroganoff with Penne, a high-protein prepared pasta meal featuring chicken breast in a creamy stroganoff sauce with mushrooms and penne pasta. Containing 41.2 g of protein, it was available from the refrigerated section.
The meal comprised 27% chicken breast, 28% cooked penne pasta, 7% cream and 6% mushroom, alongside onion and 1% Dijon mustard. Preparation involved microwaving the sealed tray on high for 3 minutes without piercing the film, followed by a 30-second standing period before removing the film.
Initial contact delivered a savoury, creamy stroganoff sauce with slight tanginess and pronounced onion notes. The generous portion of chicken breast was moist and fork-tender, with the sauce helping to maintain its moisture and providing textural contrast against the penne. The pasta was slightly softer than al dente, falling short of the firmer texture preferred. Although mushrooms were visible in the sauce, they contributed little distinct flavour or textural contrast.
Overall, a high-protein pasta meal with savoury creaminess, mild tanginess and tender chicken, supported by a generous sauce. While comforting and adequately executed, the sauce and individual components lacked sufficient distinction to warrant repurchasing over the brand’s tomato-based variants.
This Strength Meals Co Chicken Stroganoff with Penne contained 350 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia, in 2026.