Quick Easy Hawaiian Haystacks are filled with fluffy rice and creamy chicken gravy, then topped with all your favorite things for the ultimate comfort food dinner!
Quick Easy Hawaiian Haystacks have become a new family favorite here. I didn’t find out about this tasty dish until just recently though, so I’m super bummed I’ve missed out on it for so many years.
Last month I went to our girl’s youth church camp (I am one of the leaders), and for dinner one night we had these Hawaiian Haystacks. I didn’t know what they were, and everyone there apparently thought I was living under a rock because this dish is old hat to them.
I watched as one of my friends quickly pulled together the chicken gravy, added in a package of shredded rotisserie chicken from Costco (genius time saver), then heated up a big batch of minute rice.
Meanwhile all the girls were prepping the toppings in separate bowls. It looked like the toppings you would see at a salad bar! I was very intrigued.
The chicken gravy smelled absolutely delicious, so I knew I was going to love this.
Quick Easy Hawaiian Haystacks
The chicken gravy is poured on top of a bed of hot rice, then it’s your turn to make the haystack your own.
Of course since these are called “Hawaiian” there has to be pineapple. To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of pineapple in savory foods, but I put aside my differences and gave it a try.
I stacked my toppings as I high as I could… just like I do at any salad bar… it’s all about the toppings, right?!
I dug in and… WOW! You guys! I’ve been missing out my whole life!
I knew instantly that I wanted to come home, make it fifty more times, and of course share it with you. (Just in case you haven’t seen these before either)
Trust me, you’re going to LOVE these haystacks. They’re so quick and so easy, plus out of this world delicious!
Check out more 15 minute dinners like this one HERE!
Make sure you don’t miss a thing! Follow I Wash You Dry here:
FACEBOOK | PINTEREST | GOOGLE+ | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN
Quick and Easy Hawaiian Haystacks
Quick Easy Hawaiian Haystacks are filled with fluffy rice and creamy chicken gravy, then topped with all your favorite things for the ultimate comfort food dinner!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (10.5oz) cans Cream of Chicken Soup with Herbs*
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 6 cups prepared hot rice
For the Toppings:
- shredded cheese
- pineapple tidbits
- sliced black olives
- diced tomatoes
- diced green onions
- frozen green peas, thawed
- crunchy chow mein noodles (found in the asian isle)
- shredded carrots
Instructions
- In a large skillet whisk together the cream of chicken soups, sour cream and milk over medium heat, until heated through and smooth. Add in the chicken and cook until warmed.
- Serve the chicken gravy over the hot rice, and top with any of the suggested toppings you would like! Enjoy!
Notes
*If you can’t find the Cream of Chicken Soup with Herbs, you can use regular soups and add in 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp Italian Seasonings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
PIN THIS IMAGE TO SAVE THE RECIPE!
Kid Friendly
One Skillet
Pressure Cooker
Slow Cooker
9x13 Recipes
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
Freezer Friendly
Amazing. I’m trying to make it
This is one of our favorite quick dinners. We like those toppings, but tend to lean more towards fruits. Our favorites are strawberries, mandarin oranges, apples, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, & sugared nuts.
Ooooh! I definitely need to give that a try!
I’ve heard of (and eaten many times) standard haystacks, but this is new to me. I’ll have to surprise my own church group with this sometime.