Chicken a la King

Chicken a la King is a classic American comfort food consisting of diced chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables like peas and pimentos in a rich, creamy sauce. It is traditionally served over toast, rice, pasta, or biscuits. The dish is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century, with competing claims from New York and Philadelphia.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein due to the cream-based sauce and chicken, while its carbohydrate content varies depending on the chosen base. A typical serving provides a good amount of protein and calcium, and it usually contains between 400 and 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is culturally significant as a prime example of 'plated' or 'creamed' dishes that were popular in American hotels and homes during the early 1900s. Its name is a bit of a mystery, with some theories suggesting it was named after a famous hotel manager or a popular poker player of the era.