Polynesian Dinner

Prep: 30 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: Polynesian

A flavorful Polynesian-inspired dish combining tender chicken, tropical pineapple, crunchy vegetables, and savory toppings, perfect for a hearty and vibrant family meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 chickens
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chow mein noodles
  • cooked rice
  • chicken and gravy
  • 2 packages frozen peas
  • chopped onions
  • sliced celery
  • grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • pineapple tidbits, drained
  • slivered almonds
  • shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Cook the chickens with bay leaf, onion, salt, and pepper in water until tender.
  2. Cool the cooked chickens and debone, keeping the liquid.
  3. Add the deboned chicken, one can of mushroom soup, and 1/2 cup stuffed olives to the broth; cook all together.
  4. Thicken the mixture as desired.
  5. Layer the ingredients in a serving dish, placing some of each on top of each other.
  6. Serve with chow mein noodles, cooked rice, chicken and gravy, peas, chopped onions, sliced celery, grated sharp Cheddar cheese, pineapple tidbits, slivered almonds, shredded coconut, and cherry or quartered tomatoes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

822 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.5g 53% DV
Total Fat 44.6g 57% DV
Carbs 91g 33% DV
Fiber 16.7g 59% DV
Sugar 7.8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10841.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 810.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 37.5mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 274.8mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 25.2mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 508mg 39% DV
Iron 15.9mg 88% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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