Chicken Ella
“Chicken Ella:” is a dish popularized by the Luna Bar and Grill in Lake Charles, Louisiana (opened in 2004). “The ‘Chicken Ella’ at Luna Bar and Grill is a fried or grilled 8-ounce chicken breast topped with sauteed crawfish in a basil cream sauce” was printed in the American Press (Lake Charles, LA) on July 19, 2012. “Tonight’s craving: Chicken Ella 🌿🍴 Grilled or fried chicken topped with Louisiana crawfish and a basil cream sauce that’s out of this world. Who’s ready to dig in? 😋” was posted on Instagram by lunabarandgrilldowntown on July 23, 2026.
The Clear Springs Restaurant, in Tyler, Texas and other Texas cities, also features “Chicken Ella,” but it’s different. “Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed tomatoes, white wine and cilantro cream sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides and Texas toast” is the website menu’s description. “Looking for something new to try? Our Chicken Ella is topped with sautéed tomatoes, white wine and cilantro cream sauce” was posted on Facebook by Clear Springs Tyler on March 1, 2014.
Luna Bar & Grill, est. 2004 (Lake Charles, Louisiana)—Menu
CHICKEN ELLA 20
Louisiana crawfish, basil cream sauce
Clear Springs Restaurant (Tyler, Texas)
Texas Favorites - Food
Tyler, TX
Chicken Ella
$18.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed tomatoes, white wine and cilantro cream sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides and Texas toast.
Newspapers.com
19 July 2012, American Press (Lake Charles, LA), “‘Chicken Ella’ is one of Luna Bar and Grill’s most popular dishes” by Johnathan Manning, pg. B5:
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The “Chicken Ella” at Luna Bar and Grill is a fried or grilled 8-ounce chicken breast topped with sauteed crawfish in a basil cream sauce.
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For entrees, I settled on the Shrimp Bienville while she had “Chicken Ella,” which the waitress said was one of Luna’s most popular dishes.
The “Chicken Ella” was a sight to behold—an 8-ounce fried chicken breast, topped with sauteed crawfish.
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Clear Springs Tyler
March 1, 2014 at 7:25 PM ·
Looking for something new to try? Our Chicken Ella is topped with sautéed tomatoes, white wine and cilantro cream sauce.
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I want to lose these five pounds but I also want Chicken Ella and spinach and artichoke Dip from Luna, Steamboat Bills, and Mr. Gatti’s pizza when I go back home.
1:00 PM · Aug 16, 2018
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Luna Bar and Grill South
March 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM ·
The Chicken Ella might be just what you need tonight! Grilled chicken, louisiana crawfish, with a basil cream sauce, served with a smile and a side of your choice!
#lunabarandgrill #lunasouth #eatlocal #7stars #stellar #luna #yummy #dinner #lunch #chicken #crawfish #louisiana #swla #thankshannah #teamluna #capricorn #lakecharles #lakecharleslouisiana #delicious
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Clear Springs New Braunfels
July 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM ·
Fresh off the grill and full of flavor! 🔥
Chicken Ella is topped with sautéed tomatoes and a smooth cilantro cream sauce with a splash of white wine.
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Clear Springs Tyler
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM ·
Our Chicken Ella is the perfect pair for a glass of wine! 🍷
Come in and sip something that complements every bite.
Instagram
lunabarandgrilldowntown
July 23, 2026
Tonight’s craving: Chicken Ella 🌿🍴 Grilled or fried chicken topped with Louisiana crawfish and a basil cream sauce that’s out of this world. Who’s ready to dig in? 😋
#LunaBarAndGrill #ChickenElla #LakeCharlesEats #SWLA