Savory chicken and rice topped with the tropical flavors or pineapple and coconut, plus juicy tomatoes, crunchy almonds and more, make this Hawaiian Haystack Skillet a one-pot meal family dinner winner! What is a Hawaiian Haystack? Everytime I post this meal on Instagram, I get people asking what this is! We love the flavors of Hawaiian Haystacks.You start with a base of chicken and rice that is creamy and comforting.Then you add the toppings which really make this meal.

 There are so many yummy and healthy fruits and veggies that you can pile on top for variety of flavor, texture and color. Some of our favorites are: PineappleTomatoesCoconut flakesSlivered AlmondsOlivesGreen OnionShredded CheeseChow Mein NoodlesCeleryRed or Green Bell PeppersHow to Make Hawaiian Haystack Skillet The reason we love this recipe so much, is because you can make it all in one skillet.Some of our favorite meals are one-pot meals.

  Less dishes is a win for everyone in the kitchen! To begin, cut up chicken into bite size pieces and cook in your pan, just until brown on the outside.  Next you will add your coconut milk, chicken broth, and rice.  Simmer on low for 15-30 minutes depending on what kind of rice you are using.

 You will know it is done because the liquid will be absorbed and your rice will be soft. We used a wild and brown rice/quinoa blend and so ours took a while to finish cooking. The more dense the rice, t

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