chicken à la king
noun [mass noun]
Cooked breast of chicken in a cream sauce with mushrooms and peppers.There are many stories about the origin of Chicken à la King, and many of them sound plausible....
- Obviously, dishes similar to chicken à la king were being served at the time.
- Hearty and comforting, Chicken à la King goes equally well over pasta or rice.
Origin
Said to be named after E. Clark King, proprietor of a New York hotel.