Best 6 Hawaiian Hay Stacks Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of Hawaiian Hay Stacks, a classic dish that captures the essence of tropical paradise. Featuring a medley of colorful ingredients, this delectable dish combines crispy chow mein noodles, tender chicken, and an array of crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce. With three variations to choose from, including a vegetarian option, Hawaiian Hay Stacks cater to diverse dietary preferences. Explore the original recipe, delight in the tangy twist of the Sweet & Sour Hawaiian Hay Stacks, or savor the vibrant flavors of the Vegetarian Hawaiian Hay Stacks. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, offering a burst of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS



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​Valentine's Day is just around the corner and these Hawaiian Haystacks are the perfect way to celebrate with your loved ones. It's so easy to make and something everyone, from young to old, will enjoy!

Provided by Si Foster

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cut into bite sized chunks
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups half and half
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
1 tbsp dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cheese
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups chopped broccoli
red or green peppers, chopped
1 3.8 oz can olives (or 15 oz can olives chopped)
1 pint grape tomatoes (or 3-4 Roma tomatoes chopped)
1 20 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained well
1 cup slivered almonds
1 6-8 oz package spinach
1 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained well
1 cup raisins ( I like golden)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 package chow mein noodles, dried

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add chicken broth and half and half.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in measuring cup, mix until smooth.
  • Add cornstarch slurry to the skillet. Heat, stirring until thickened.
  • Add chicken, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper - heat through.
  • Serve with cooked brown or white rice and toppings in individual bowls.

QUICK HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS



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Yummy, easy-to-make meal that can feed the masses. This recipe can be modified in so many fun, different ways. If you have ideas on how to mix it up, please comment below. I'd love to try your add-ins! Add more toppings to suit your taste.

Provided by Maria Tedjamulia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
3 cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup milk, or more as needed
4 cups cooked rice
1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken soup and chicken together in a saucepan; stir in enough milk to make a gravy-like consistency. Cook and stir chicken sauce over medium heat until smooth and heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup rice onto 8 plates. Layer each serving of rice with chow mein noodles, the chicken mixture, pineapple, Cheddar cheese, celery, green peppers, green onions, coconut, almonds, and a drizzle of soy sauce, respectively.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 789.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS



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Rice topped with creamy sauce, lots of veggies, and crunchy noodles make this a quick and easy bust still great anytime meal!

Provided by J

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small cubes
½ cup chicken broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 cups cooked rice
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup chow mein noodles
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken broth; simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Mix cream of mushroom soup, basil, and parsley into chicken mixture until smooth; cook until warmed, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken sauce to a small bowl.
  • Spread cooked rice onto a serving platter; top with chicken sauce. Layer pineapple, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, chow mein noodles, almonds, green onions, and coconut, respectively, onto chicken sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.1 calories, Carbohydrate 87.2 g, Cholesterol 88.8 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 917.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS RECIPE



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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.

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
¼ cup milk
3 boneless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
4 cups rice (cooked)
2 tomatoes (diced)
6 ounces black olives (sliced)
1 cups chow mein noodles
20 ounces pineapple tidbits (drained)
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
¾ cup coconut (shredded)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 997 kcal, Carbohydrate 150 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 1263 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAWAIIAN HAY STACKS



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This is such a yummy recipe, something I picked up at college! I loved it then and my husband loves it now!

Provided by LDS Chef Ashlie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chicken broth or 1/3 cup milk
1 cup peas
1 cup corn
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 cup chopped pineapple
2 cups chinese chow mein noodles (skinny BROWN crunchy noodles)
6 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • *Heat up ingredients separately and keep in separate bowls, it's more of a buffet style meal*.
  • -Cook rice and set aside.
  • -In large sauce pan heat up cream chicken soup. Add sour cream and chicken broth, mix well. Add more chicken broth if soup mix is still to thick. Add chicken to mixture. Set mixture aside once heated.
  • -Heat up peas and corn separately in microwave I just use the ones in a can.
  • -Place rice on plate, scoop some chicken/soup mixture over rice, layer some peas, layer some corn, layer some olives, layer some pineapple and top with chow mien noodles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1356.5, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 1480.3, Carbohydrate 236.5, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 18.2, Protein 29

AWESOME! HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS



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This is great for large groups. Has an absolutely wonderful taste and easy to make. Feeds a large family easily.

Provided by Bekeur

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb butter (1/4 lb optional)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 quarts milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
3 cooked chicken breasts
1 can sliced mushrooms
pineapple tidbits
chopped green onion
grated cheddar cheese
coconut
slivered almonds
chow mein noodles
cooked rice
celery

Steps:

  • Cook chicken and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Melt butter in large pan.
  • Add flour, salt and milk.
  • Stir well.
  • Add 2 cans of Cream of Mushroom soup, can of mushrooms and chicken.
  • Simmer.
  • Cook rice with rice cooker, amount for number of people to feed.
  • Layer on plate: Rice, Chow mein noodles, Soup mixture, Pineapple, Cheese, Celery, Green onions, Coconut, Almonds, and Soy sauce.
  • Use toppings to suit your tastes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 97.1, Sodium 1152.1, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or tofu.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add an extra cup of vegetables.
  • Feel free to use any type of vegetables you like. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, and snow peas.
  • Be sure to season the vegetables well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good starting point.
  • If you don't have wonton wrappers, you can use egg roll wrappers instead.
  • To make the sauce, simply whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.
  • If you like a spicy sauce, add a teaspoon or two of Sriracha or chili sauce.
  • Serve the haystacks immediately, topped with the sauce.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian Haystacks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or potluck, and they're always a hit with kids. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Hawaiian Haystacks a try!

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