Hawaiian Haystacks

Ingredients:

3 (14.4 oz) cans chicken (undrained) - I just use about 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
3 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups water
1 1/2 TBS parsley
1/2 TBS pepper
2 tsp salt
1/2 TBS basil
1 cup chopped carrots


Toppings:

4 cups cooked rice
1 (9.5 oz) can chow-mein noodles
3 medium tomatoes, sliced (I prefer diced)
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (I used canned)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup cocont
1 (2 oz) jar pimiento, drained and diced, if desired


Instuctions:

1. Combine soup and chicken in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend. Add remaining ingredients. ring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender.
2. On individual serving plates layer all ingredients. First layer rice, chicken gravy, then any toppings you desire.