I love Hawaiian Haystacks and have many different variations for the Chicken Cream Sauce part of them. If I am in a huge hurry I just add chicken and a few other simple ingredients to a can of cream of chicken soup.
If I have a couple extra minutes and some cream in my fridge I like to whip up this version of a homemade Cream of Chicken soup.
If you don’t have cream (or want to make it less fattening) you can substitute 2 cups milk +1 tsp chicken bullion in place of the cream and one cup of chicken broth.
Homemade Creamy Chicken Sauce for Hawaiian Haystacks
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This is a simple and gluten free way to make a chicken sauce for one of my families favorite meals, Hawaiian Haystacks. Don't forget, if you don't have cream of want to lighten up the recipe you can substitute 2 cups of milk+1 tsp chicken bullion in place of the cup of cream and 1 cup of chicken broth.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Cream of Chicken Soup
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups chicken, pre-cooked and cubed or shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic segment, minced or crushed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2-3 tbsp sour cream
- salt and pepper
- milk or water if needed to adjust consistency (if you add a lot of milk or water, you may want to add another tsp of chicken bullion)
Instructions
- Saute onion (don't forget to salt and pepper) in butter until transparent, add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes
- add chicken broth and cream
- Bring to a boil
- Stir the cornstarch into the cold water and pour into the boiling sauce, stiring constantly. Sauce will begin to thicken, add chicken and sour cream, heat through.
- Add milk or water to thin out sauce if it is too thick.
- Serve over rice with your favorite toppings. Our Family likes: Cheese, celery, green onions, tomatoes, pineapple, olives, slivered almonds, chow mein noodles, and soy sauce is a MUST.
I love me some Hawaiian Haystacks! If you have never tried them, don’t be scared of the unusual suggested toppings. And trust me when I say the soy sauce is a MUST! (La Choy not Kikkoman)
Enjoy!
Keep it Real!!!
Maria
I’ve been looking for a good recipe for Hawaiian haystacks sans cream of chicken soup for a long time. We tried this tonight, and it was fabulous! Thank you so much!
Yeah! I am so glad you liked it!!! Thanks for taking time to come back and let me know! 🙂
It was delicious! Ditto what Brandi said. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Carol, I am so glad you liked it!
Made this tonight. Everyone loved it!
Yeah! Love to hear that!
Thank you for a recipe that doesn’t use Cream of Chicken soup! And that is gluten free. Not to mention delicious. Thank you!!
You are so welcome! Glad you like it!
Came here for Hawaiian haystacks left with peanut brittle, lol…. AND Hawaiian haystacks, of course.
Lol, love it! I hope you enjoy both of them!
Hi, Maria. Is there anything else I can use substitute the chow mein? I´ve never seen this here in Brazil. Thanks.
There really isn’t a good substitute for the same flavor, but you could add sliced almonds or cashews on top to get a nice crunch.
Can you tell me how many this recipe will serve. I need to make it for 50 people. Thanks
Hi Joyce,
This recipe serves six to eight people depending on how much people put on their rice.
Is it possible to make this ahead of time and then re-heat it? I’m looking for a fun, gluten free dish to take on a camping trip
Yes, definitely!
Tried last night; was okay, just not creamy with/milk. Will definitely go w/cream next time!!
Thanks for the feedback Rae. Glad you gave it a try.