5 from 48 votes
Hawaiian Haystacks
Hawaiian Haystacks are a layered comfort dish featuring cooked, cubed chicken simmered in a creamy sauce made from chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream, seasoned with salt and pepper. This rich chicken mixture is served over steamed white rice and topped with an array of crunchy and fresh garnishes such as slivered almonds, cheese, green onions, pineapple tidbits, Chow Mein noodles, and wonton strips, creating a mix of textures and flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
398 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2-3 chicken breast cooked and cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3-4 cups white rice or instant rice made according to the package instructions, steamed
Toppings
- almonds slivered almonds, shredded cheese, chopped celery, homemade
- cheese
- green onions
- pineapple tidbits
- Chow Mein noodles
- wonton strips
Instructions
- Combine broth, soup, and sour cream in a slow cooker and stir to mix.
- Add chicken cubes, salt, and pepper and stir. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
- Serve chicken and gravy over rice. Top with desired toppings.
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Notes
- The broth, soup, sour cream, chicken, salt, and pepper can be combined and frozen in a Ziploc bag for up to 3 months and later thawed and reheated in a crock pot.
- Cooked rice and chicken gravy should be stored separately in airtight containers; keep refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 3-4 months.
- For uncooked chicken, toss with cornstarch and cook longer in the slow cooker: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Stovetop method: Simmer chicken, broth, and soup mixture over medium heat until heated through, then stir in sour cream.
- Rice can be cooked on the stove, in a rice cooker, or crock pot following specific instructions.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
535mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.