Hawaiian Haystack

A family favorite that has been around for decades. Great for small, medium, or large groups, since it's served buffet-style. Recipe was given to us by a friend in Oregon.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 (10 3/4ounce) cans  condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 2  cups  cooked chicken or 2  cups  cooked turkey
• 1 (9 1/2ounce) can  chow mein noodles
• 4  cups cooked rice
• 3  chopped tomatoes
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 1⁄2 cup  grated cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded coconut
• 2  ounces  drained pimiento, diced if desired

Directions

1. Combine soup and broth to make gravy. Stir to blend. Add meat.
2. Simmer 8 - 10 minutes to heat thoroughly.
3. Serve buffet or family style, layering all ingredients.
4. Some afficianados of the meal would consider it heresy if ingredients are layered in any manner other than:
5. Rice, noodles, meat & gravy, tomatoes, celery, green pepper, onion,pineapple, cheese, more meat & gravy, almonds, coconut, and pimiento. Assemble differently at your own risk.