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Hawaiian Haystacks

Hawaiian Haystacks features tender chicken simmered in a herbed mushroom sauce served over fluffy rice, then loaded with juicy pineapple, crisp bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, shredded Cheddar, and crunchy accents like chow mein noodles, toasted almonds, and coconut. The contrast of savory sauce with sweet fruit and nutty crunch makes it a fun, customizable dinner perfect for family nights or casual gatherings.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Hawaiian Haystacks
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until it is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken broth; simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir the cream of mushroom soup, basil, and parsley into the chicken mixture until smooth; cook until warmed, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Transfer the chicken sauce to a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Spread the cooked rice on a serving platter; top with the chicken sauce.

  6. 6

    Layer the pineapple, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, chow mein noodles, almonds, green onions, and coconut, in that order, over the chicken sauce.