Description
Delicious Hawaiian Haystacks are a comforting and easy-to-make family favorite dish featuring a flavorful combination of shredded chicken, savory cream of chicken soup, and a delightful mix of pineapple, coconut, vegetables, and cheese served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that combines sweet, savory, and crunchy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (approx. 10.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
Toppings
- 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 (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Cook the rice according to the package directions until fluffy and set aside to keep warm.
- Heat Soup Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, stirring occasionally until fully warmed and slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- Layer Rice: Spoon the cooked rice evenly onto serving plates as the base layer.
- Add Chicken: Place the shredded chicken over the rice layer evenly to ensure each serving has plenty of protein.
- Pour Soup Mixture: Ladle the warm cream of chicken soup and broth mixture over the chicken and rice to add moisture and flavor.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle diced pineapple, shredded coconut, chopped green onions, sliced almonds, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese generously over the top of each serving to create the signature texture and taste.
- Serve: Serve the haystacks immediately while warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using leftover rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked chicken breast.
- To make it lower in fat, use reduced-fat cream of chicken soup and low-fat cheese.
- Customize toppings according to preference—jalapeños, peas, or bell peppers work well.
- This dish can be made ahead and reassembled for quick meals.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with cooked mushrooms or firm tofu and use cream of mushroom soup.
