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Why I love this recipe:
Quick – Only 20 minutes and dinner is on the table! This is a great meal to have kids help with too!Picky Eaters Approved – What’s not to like about rice and chicken in a creamy gravy? Everyone gets to choose their own toppings and customize it the way they like.Pantry Ingredients – Hawaiian Haystacks ingredients are very basic, and you probably already have everything on hand.
How to make Hawaiian Haystacks:
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together milk, cornstarch, butter, chicken bouillon paste, spices, and water in a large saucepan on medium heat. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens.
- Steam Rice and Prepare Toppings: Steam the rice, slice tomatoes and olives, grate cheese, and prepare all of your desired toppings for Hawaiian Haystacks.
- Assemble: Add a layer of rice to your bowl. Top it with chicken and gravy, and your favorite toppings.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Steam the rice, cook the chicken, and make the sauce up to 1 day ahead of time. Store rice and gravy separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. To Freeze: This Hawaiian Haystacks sauce freezes well. Allow it to cool completely then store in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat slowly on the stovetop. This recipe was originally shared March 2020. Updated August 2022.
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