Kyle’s Kitchen

Hawaiian Haystacks

Name: Hawaiian Haystacks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white or brown rice; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup white, all-purpose flour; 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon EACH: freshly cracked pepper, garlic powder, onion powder; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup chicken broth or stock; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 cup extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, (freshly grated); 4 cups prepared rotisserie chicken (shredded/chopped, Note 1); Toppings of choice such as black olives, cherry tomatoes, crispy chow mein noodles, drained crushed pineapple, green onions (see blog post for more ideas)

4 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

35 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

1 cup white or brown rice

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup white, all-purpose flour

1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon EACH: freshly cracked pepper, garlic powder, onion powder

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder

1 cup whole milk

1 cup chicken broth or stock

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, (freshly grated)

4 cups prepared rotisserie chicken (shredded/chopped, Note 1)

Toppings of choice such as black olives, cherry tomatoes, crispy chow mein noodles, drained crushed pineapple, green onions (see blog post for more ideas)

Directions

RICE: Cook the rice with water, according to package instructions.

ROUX: Meanwhile, in a skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Slowly whisk in the flour until completely combined with no chunks (a thick dough will form). Stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add in the 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 2 teaspoons bouillon powder.

FINISH GRAVY: Gradually (while whisking constantly) add in the chicken stock or broth and then the milk. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce the heat to low. Stir over low heat until nicely thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Mix until melted and smooth and then stir in 4 cups shredded chicken (See Note 1). Taste sauce and adjust seasonings. Add salt if needed (See Note 2); flavors should sing!

TOPPINGS: Pick as many toppings as you'd like (we think canned crushed pineapple or freshly diced pineapple and chow mein noodles are must-haves!) and separate toppings into bowls.

SERVE: Add rice to plates, and top with chicken gravy. Let everyone pick their toppings and add them right on top. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving Size

Calories

919 kcal

Total Fat

46 g

Saturated Fat

21 g

Unsaturated Fat

8 g

Trans Fat

1 g

Cholesterol

301 mg

Sodium

2219 mg

Total Carbohydrate

48 g

Dietary Fiber

1 g

Total Sugars

4 g

Protein

79 g