"Well I made it after reading about 280 reviews. I used a little more broccoli than the recipe called for and probably a little less chicken. I used grilled chicken that I had left over so I didn't saute it with an onion. Used 12 oz macaroni instead of the full pound. Did the roux the way she suggested but after reading everyone's comments I only u""

"I'm going to make it and use up some leftover mashed potatoes--what size of a casserole did people use? 8 x 8 or 9 x 17? Thanks!""

"I have made it 3 times in as many weeks since discovering it. I love it so much I eat it for breakfast! Tonight I added very finely diced carrots & celery when I sauteed the onions. I pureed the black beans with a can of pureed tomatoes before adding, and also used the can of diced tomatoes that the recipe calls for, so extra tomatoes which for me is never a bad thing. Added a tsp of salt (I love salt). I love it!!