hawaiian haystacks recipe

Easy to make Hawaiian Haystacks Recipe for the Instant Pot or Stove Top.  Family Favorite Recipe where even picky eaters lick their plates clean.  Serve over rice.

Hawaiian Haystacks

lbs Chicken Breasts

Can Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 oz)

Cup Chicken Broth

oz Cream Cheese

Salt (to taste)

Pepper (to taste)

Tomatoes (Chopped)

Celery (Diced)

Green Onions (Diced)

Almonds

Coconut

Pineapple (Tidbits)

Cheese (grated)

Chinese Noodles

Place 1 Cup Water in bottom of Instant Pot

Place Chicken Breasts in Instant Pot on Trivet. Sprinkle Salt, Pepper and Crushed Garlic on Chicken Breasts.

Close Instant Pot Lid and check to make sure pressure valve is closed. Set on Manual (Presser Cook) High for 18 minutes.  Allow a 20 minute Natural Pressure Release (NPR)

Remove Chicken Breasts and Shred with Fork or Place in a Medium size bowl and using a hand mixer shred chicken

Instant Pot

Strain juices from cooking chicken to use as Broth OR Discard juices, clean liner and add 1 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth to liner

Set Instant Pot to Saute

Add 4oz Cream Cheese and 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup

Whisk ingredients until smooth and simmering

Turn off heat

Hawaiian Haystacks Sauce

Dice Green Onions, Celery, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Olives etc and place in small bowls

Add additional toppings of Coconut, Almonds, Pineapple, Cheese and Chinese Noodles etc in small bowls

Serve over Rice

To Build Hawaiian Haystack start with rice and add shredded chicken on top.  Pour 1/2 cup sauce on chicken and rice.  Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Toppings

In a medium Saucepan place 2-3 chicken breasts and 3-4 cups water over medium/high heat.  Bring to a boil.

Cover with lid and turn down to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.  Internal Temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees.

Remove and drain liquid.  Use forks to shred chicken or place chicken breasts in bowl and use a hand mixer to shred.

Stove Top Directions

Add Cream Cheese, Cream of Chicken Soup and Chicken Both to Sauce Pan over Medium Heat.

Whisk to combine and continually stir and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low until ready to serve stirring occasionally.

Stove Top Sauce Directions

Dice vegetable toppings (green onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives etc and place in small bowls

We are big Hawaiian Haystacks fans. They are so easy to make and taste absolutely amazing. The toppings with the chicken and rice, all come together and form a delicious meal, the whole family will love.

Hawaiian Haystacks Recipe

cream of chicken soup

milk

chicken breasts

rice (cooked)

tomatoes (diced)

black olives (sliced)

chow mein noodles

pineapple tidbits (drained)

cheddar cheese (shredded)

green bell pepper (diced)

coconut (shredded)

Mix soup and milk together. Then add in shredded chicken. Heat and stir until well blended.

Have 4 cups of warm cooked rice in a bowl. Everyone can scoop out their rice and then ladle the chicken soup mixture over the rice.

Have all the other ingredients in bowls. Then add all other toppings to your haystack. This is a great way to introduce your kids to new foods and vegetables. I like bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions, olives, chow mein noodles, and coconut on mine.

This easy Hawaiian Haystacks recipe starts with a bed of rice, then a spoonful of chicken in gravy sauce, and add all of your favorite toppings. A quick weeknight meal using ingredients you have on hand!

milk (, cold)

cornstarch

Tablespoons butter

chicken bouillon paste (or cubes or powdered)

Salt and pepper (,

onion powder

garlic powder

water

chicken (uncooked,

rice (, for serving)

Pineapple

Chow mein noodles

Green onion

Shredded cheese

Sliced olives

Tomatoes

Toasted Coconut

Peas

Celery

Bell peppers

almonds

Prepare rice according to package instructions.

In a small saucepan whisk together milk, water and cornstarch. Add butter, bouillon, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.

Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently. If using uncooked chicken, season it with salt and pepper and add to the pot, Reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened to gravy consistency. If using leftover cooked chicken, stir it in at the end.

To serve, add a spoonful of rice to a bowl. Pour chicken gravy on top. Add desired toppings.

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Totally customizable Hawaiian haystacks are a pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings!

chicken broth

chicken soup

sour cream

chicken breasts, (cooked and cubed)

salt

pepper

almonds,

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.

The husband and kids love this. I love how easy it is. Winner everytime.

We make this meal often! It is so simple to make and you can add so many different toppings!

I love making Hawaiian haystacks when feeding a crowd. You can make a ton &amp; everyone can put what they want on them. They are always so good!

This is so tasty and really easy to make! Thanks a lot for sharing this hawaiian haystacks recipe! I highly recommend this! Will have this again!

Takes me back to my childhood! Delicious!

I usually eat my haystacks fairly plain, but The chicken gravy for this was really good. DEFINITELY a keeper.

Such a simple meal that can feed many. I love the variety of ingredients you can put on the top!

When we are feeding a large crowd, this is our go-to recipe! So many topping to choose from and full of many flavors!

What a crowd pleasing meal! It is tasty &amp; the easiest thing to make!

Hawaiian Haystacks are one of our favorite meals to make when we are feeding a crowd. Everyone loves it &amp; they can add their favorite toppings.

So good, I never realized how easy this was!

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A pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings! Totally customizable, and great for feeding a crowd!

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