I love Hawaiian Haystacks and have many different variations for the Chicken Cream Sauce part of them. When I have a few extra minutes and some cream in my fridge, I like to whip up this Homemade Creamy Chicken Sauce for Hawaiian Haystacks, which is a homemade version of cream of chicken soup. If you don’t like using canned soups in recipes, also check out How to Make a Condensed Tomato Soup Substitute.
Delicious Recipes Using Creamy Condensed Soups
- Yummy Funeral Potatoes
- Chicken Pillows
- Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner
- Creamy Beef and Green Chili Casserole
- Creamy Chicken Green Chili Enchiladas
- Broccoli Chicken Casserole with Egg Noodles
If I am in a huge hurry to make a sauce for Hawaiian Haystacks, I just add chicken and a few other simple ingredients to a can of cream of chicken soup.
If you have never tried Hawaiian Haystacks, 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)
how to make creamy chicken sauce for Hawaiian haystacks
- Saute and salt and pepper the onion in butter until transparent.
- Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Next, add chicken broth and cream. Bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch into the cold water and pour into the boiling sauce, stirring constantly. Sauce will begin to thicken.
- Then, add chicken and sour cream. Heat through.
- Add milk or water to thin out the 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.
Tips for making Homemade Creamy Chicken Sauce for Hawaiian Haystacks
- If you don’t have cream or want to make it less fattening, substitute 2 cups milk +1 tsp chicken bullion in place of the cream and one cup of chicken broth.
- When adding milk or water to thin out the sauce, you may want to add another tsp of chicken bullion if you used quite a bit of milk or water.
- The recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
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This is a simple and gluten-free way to make a chicken sauce for one of my family's favorite meals, Hawaiian Haystacks.
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 heavy cream
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 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 and salt and pepper the onion in butter until transparent.
- Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Next, add chicken broth and cream. Bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch into the cold water and pour into the boiling sauce, stirring constantly. Sauce will begin to thicken.
- Then, add chicken and sour cream. Heat through.
- Add milk or water to thin out the 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’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!
Can this be made ahead and frozen?
I have y ever tried that, but I don’t see any reason why it shouldn’t freeze well.
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.
I followed the ingredients of this recipe, but not the amounts. I didnt measure anything. I just threw a bunch of this and that. It was absolutely delicious.
Hi Marsha, This is a great recipe of going a little off grid, so glad you tried it and enjoyed it!
Great recipe! Thank you! Can we change the name to Mormon Haystacks? They don’t make this in Hawaii.
lol, right! We should petition to make that official!