Hawaiian Haystacks
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
668 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Hawaiian
Hawaiian Haystacks
Description
Hawaiian Haystacks are a layered dish combining cooked chicken simmered in a creamy gravy made from cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, then mixed with sour cream to enrich the sauce. This mixture is ladled over steamed rice, which serves as the base. The recipe allows for canned chicken as a shortcut and offers flexibility in the sauce by substituting broth with milk for a creamier result.
The dish is distinctly personalized with numerous garnishes such as chow mein noodles providing crunch, fresh tomatoes, olives, celery, green onions, and green peppers adding brightness and texture, and tropical fruits like pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges contributing sweetness. Shredded cheese, slivered almonds, coconut, and soy sauce further enhance the flavor complexity.
This recipe serves easily for a gathering by scaling up rice and chicken quantities and offers a balanced meal with a combination of protein, carbs, and fresh toppings. The assortment of garnishes allows individuals to assemble haystacks according to preference, making it a practical choice for both family meals and larger crowds.
It is suitable for meal prep and can accommodate various ingredient substitutions or bulk preparation techniques, particularly useful when serving many people.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cooked and cut into small chunks (canned chicken can also be used
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth (or milk if you prefer a more creamy sauce)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- black pepper to taste
- 3 cups Steamed rice any kind you like
Garnishes: Use any or all
- Chow Mein noodles
- tomato fresh, diced
- olive sliced
- celery chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 can pineapple tidbits drained
- 1 can mandarin orange drained
- 1 cup cheese grated
- 1/2 cup almonds slivered
- 1/2 cup coconut
- soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat soup and chicken broth to make a gravy. Add the chicken chunks and simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream.
- To serve, put the rice on each individual serving plate. Top with the chicken gravy, then cheese, chow mein noodles, and any of the garnishes you like. Sprinkle soy sauce on top.
Notes
- This recipe can be adapted to serve large groups by preparing rice in baking pans and cooking chicken in bulk for easy assembly.
- Canned chicken offers a convenient alternative to freshly cooked chicken chunks, saving preparation time.
- The variety of garnishes provide options to suit different tastes and add textural contrast.
- Using milk instead of broth in the gravy results in a creamier sauce, depending on your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 668kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1655mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 1160IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 37.6mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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