Hawaiian Haystacks
Originally handed down from Carl & Linda Beaty.Hawaiian Haystacks are sometimes called “chicken sundaes,” and include a creamy chicken gravy served over rice. Toppings such as diced pineapple, Chinese chow mein noodles, and fresh vegetables are set out buffet-style for diners to pile on the chicken.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
Chicken gravy:
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of celery soup can, NOT diluted
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup can, NOT diluted
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3-4 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
For serving:
- cooked rice of choice, white, brown, etc.
- cauliflower rice optional
- mashed potatoes optional
- mashed cauliflower optional
Toppings of choice, such as:
- bell pepper diced
- celery diced
- tomato diced
- water chestnuts sliced
- green onions sliced
- cheddar cheese shredded
- slivered almonds
- peanuts chopped
- chow mein noodles
- pineapple tidbits
- coconut shredded
- black olives chopped
- frozen sweet petite peas thawed, not cooked
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together soups and broth until smooth and hot. Add cooked chicken and simmer over low heat until warmed through.
- Place toppings in individual bowls and set out on the table.
- Divide rice (or cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower) between individual bowls. Spoon chicken gravy over rice. Allow each person to add desired toppings.