Description
Hawaiian haystacks are a customizable family favorite featuring rice and chicken topped with a creamy sauce and a variety of fresh, sweet, and crunchy toppings like pineapple, almonds, coconut, and cheese. It’s hearty, fun to assemble, and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup diced pineapple
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- In a saucepan, combine cream of chicken soup and chicken broth; heat until warm.
- Place rice on a plate as the base.
- Add shredded chicken on top of the rice.
- Pour warm soup mixture over the chicken.
- Top with pineapple, coconut, green onions, almonds, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
Switch toppings with olives, jalapeños, bell peppers, or corn for variety.
Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter version.
Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra spice.
Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamier sauce.
Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
