Hawaiian Haystacks Recipe
Hawaiian Haystacks start with rice, creamy chicken gravy, and a medley of fun toppings like pineapple, crispy chow mein noodles, olives, and fresh cilantro.
Servings: 4 servings
Cost: $10.86
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 4 cups cooked chicken prepared rotisserie, shredded/chopped, see note 1
- Toppings as desired see note 2
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and combined. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and bouillon powder.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken stock, then milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time, until melted and smooth. Stir in the shredded chicken (see note 1), then taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt if needed (see note 3).
- Prep toppings and place in bowls.
- Add rice to plates, spoon chicken gravy over the top, and finish with toppings. Serve right away.
Notes
Note 1: For a saucier dish, use 3 to 3½ cups chicken instead of 4 cups.
Note 2: Topping ideas: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, shredded lettuce, pineapple, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, crispy chow mein noodles, sliced almonds, crushed tortilla chips, black olives, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, cilantro, and/or parsley.
Note 3: Salt to taste. The amount will vary based on the broth and bouillon used, so add slowly.
Storage: Store components separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat rice and gravy, then add fresh toppings before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 919kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 2219mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1mg