Chinese Sundae (or Haystack)

from Kathi Nickell
1 1/2 Cups Rice - measure before cooking - cook in 3 cups water
1 can chow mein noodles
1 chicken boiled and boned cut in bite sized pieces (or turkey or chicken breasts)
2 diced tomatoes
2 cups chopped celery
1 bunch green onions finely chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1 16 oz. can crushed pineapple (or tidbits)
1 cup flake coconut
1 cup shredded cheese
Maricino cherries
Cashews if desired
2 cans cream of chicken soup with 1 cup water (heated for gravy)
Serves 8 to 10