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| '''Chicken Divan''' is a chicken ] usually served with broccoli, almonds and ]. It was invented at and named for the by-gone Divan Parisien Restaurant in the New York Chatham Hotel. | '''Chicken Divan''' is a chicken ] usually served with broccoli, almonds and ]. It was invented at and named for the by-gone Divan Parisien Restaurant in the New York Chatham Hotel. | ||
| The Divan Parisien served Chicken Divan as their signature dish in the 1950's. The chef or chefs who originally created it are unknown. In France the word refers to a meeting place or great hall. This name was chosen to attract the attention of the Divan Parisien owners by implying a kind of continental elegance. | The Divan Parisien served Chicken Divan as their signature dish in the 1950's. The chef or chefs who originally created it are unknown. In France the word ''divan'' refers to a meeting place or great hall. This name was chosen to attract the attention of the Divan Parisien owners by implying a kind of continental elegance. | ||
| The dish is now commonly prepared with regular parmesan cheese and remains one of the most classic American casserole dishes today. | The dish is now commonly prepared with regular parmesan cheese and remains one of the most classic American casserole dishes today. | ||
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Chicken Divan is a chicken casserole usually served with broccoli, almonds and Mornay sauce. It was invented at and named for the by-gone Divan Parisien Restaurant in the New York Chatham Hotel.
The Divan Parisien served Chicken Divan as their signature dish in the 1950's. The chef or chefs who originally created it are unknown. In France the word divan refers to a meeting place or great hall. This name was chosen to attract the attention of the Divan Parisien owners by implying a kind of continental elegance.
The dish is now commonly prepared with regular parmesan cheese and remains one of the most classic American casserole dishes today.