I added mine right at the very end–they were fully cooked and not chopped and formed like a lot of frozen convenience chicken so only had to heat through. Mine were also seasoned coating. Sounds like it was cooked too long or the chicken was that “chopped and formed” stuff. That would get mushy.

Answered you in your other comment–that’s the trouble with prepared food. I’m sure these companies could offer a lower-sodium option. My late husband had to watch this too because of heart problems, so I know what you mean. BTW, I have some alternatives to seasonings, especially ranch, where I leave out the salt entirely. I find that tastes even better than commercial. If you use the “search” feature at the top of the page for “ranch seasoning” you’ll find it.

Yep you can use it. That’s the way most people make it. I tried these because I find long cooking chicken breast makes it too dry for my taste. If I was going to make it with fresh, I’d add the meat at the beginning.

Yes, but you will have to cook them longer. Since I didn’t use the uncooked kind, I can only guess at how long they’d take, but if I were going to use them, I’d put them in at the beginning.

It’s the ones that are already cooked Patty.

I am so glad you liked it!