Description
Chicken Lazone is a quick and creamy chicken dish with bold Southern-inspired seasoning and a rich, buttery cream sauce. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners yet elegant enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Optional: chopped parsley or fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken into strips (if using breasts). Pat dry and season on all sides with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil. Add chicken in a single layer and sear 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss in the sauce. Let it heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness.Add Parmesan or cream cheese for a richer sauce.To lighten it up, use half-and-half or a mix of milk and cream.Include sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.Pair with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
