Hawaiian Hay Stacks
Bring a burst of tropical flavor to your dinner table with Hawaiian Hay Stacks, a versatile and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for families or gatherings. This fun, build-your-own dish starts with a base of fluffy white rice topped with a creamy, savory chicken sauce made from shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and tangy sour cream. The magic lies in the toppings, where sweet pineapple tidbits, crispy chow mein noodles, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and toasted slivered almonds combine to create a vibrant and customizable meal. Elevate the flavors further with green onions, black olives, shredded coconut, or even a sprinkle of salt and pepper for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 40 minutes and served family-style, Hawaiian Hay Stacks are as delicious as they are interactive, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cooked white rice
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits (drained)
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
- 1 cup Chow mein noodles
- 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds (toasted)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the white rice according to the package instructions and keep warm.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and sour cream. Whisk together until smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked shredded chicken to the saucepan and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the toppings by arranging the pineapple tidbits, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, chow mein noodles, shredded coconut, and toasted slivered almonds in separate serving bowls.
To assemble the Hawaiian Hay Stacks, start with a bed of warm rice on each plate. Spoon the creamy chicken sauce over the rice.
Let each person customize their haystack by adding their favorite toppings. Popular combinations include pineapple, cheese, chow mein noodles, and green onions for a sweet and savory blend.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fun, build-your-own family meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 777 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
