I always loved it when my Mom made these when we were growing up! I love how you can make your own haystack exactly to your taste. I like mine with EVERYTHING!
2 or 3 chicken breasts cooked and cut into small chunks (or canned chicken)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup of milk or chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
pepper to taste
3-4 cups steamed rice/ any kind you like
Garnishes: Use any or all (what ever you like)
1 small package chow mein noodles
diced fresh tomato
sliced olives
chopped celery
chopped green onions
chopped green pepper
1 can drained pineapple tidbits
1 can drained mandarin oranges
1 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup coconut
salt & pepper to taste
Combine soup and milk (or chicken broth) to make a gravy. Add the chicken chunks and simmer 10 minutes. Add the sour cream, and stir it in. To serve, put the rice on each individual serving plate. Top with the chicken gravy, then cheese, chow mein noodles, and any of the garnishes you like. We finish it off with either soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
My 12-year old daughter was just introduced to hawaiian haystacks a couple weeks ago at an event, and loved them. Seeing your recipe reminded me that I wanted to try them at home. Thanks!
Flashback! My mom made these for my sister's wedding reception back in 1989! I need to introduce these to my kids.
Your photos always turn out so wonderful. They make every thing seem so tasty & yummy-looking. I haven't made this in a long time. I've never tried it with milk, so maybe now I will try.