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CHICKEN IN A HAYSTACK



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"This is probably one of the quickest meals in my recipe file and a wonderful way to please picky eaters," shares Helle Watson of Thornton, Colorado. Youngsters will love "stacking" their favorite toppings over this creamy chicken and rice combo.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup water
Hot cooked rice
TOPPINGS:
Cooked peas, raisins, pineapple tidbits, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, chow mein noodles and/or mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the soup, chicken and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice. Top with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

QUICK HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS



Quick Hawaiian Haystacks image

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

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