Description
A delightful and customizable dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings, Hawaiian Haystacks feature a creamy chicken gravy served over fluffy white rice and topped with an array of delicious toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
For Serving:
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- Toppings: chopped pineapple, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, crunchy chow mein noodles, shredded coconut, slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- To serve, scoop rice onto plates, top with chicken gravy, and layer with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- This recipe is highly customizable—let guests build their own with a variety of toppings for a fun family dinner or party meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice bowl with toppings
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
