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Polynesian Chicken & Rice Casserole

Here's how you make Polynesian Chicken & Rice Casserole
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 ounces dry rice (dry, 2 cups)
  • 1 can (13.5 ounce) coconut milk
  • 1 can (20 ounce) pineapple chunks (drained, cut into smaller pieces)
  • 1 can (10.75 ounce) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (8 ounce) water chestnuts (drained and diced, or 1 large rib of diced celery)
  • 375 grams cooked chicken (diced or shredded, 3 cups)
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • Chow mein noodles (any amount)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F.

  • Step 2: Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Step 3: Cook rice according to package directions SUBBING 1 cup of coconut milk for one cup of water.

  • Step 4: After the rice is cooked and cooled slightly, combine rice and remaining ingredients (including the rest of the can of coconut milk) except for the chow mein noodles and half of the shredded cheese in the prepared dish.

  • Step 5: Bake the casserole for 30 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese and chow mein noodles. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until cheese if melted.

  • Step 6: Serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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