Description
Creamy chicken lazone brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with its rich, spicy cream sauce. Hearty pasta and perfectly seasoned chicken create a luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Coating and Cooking:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Blend salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder in a small mixing bowl to create a unified seasoning blend.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with the spice mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage on all sides.
- Dust the seasoned chicken with all-purpose flour, gently patting to create a light, even coating that will help develop a crispy exterior.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers with warmth, indicating optimal cooking temperature.
- Carefully place the flour-coated chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to sear and develop a golden-brown crust for approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious sauce around the chicken.
- Add butter to the cream, stirring gently to create a smooth, rich sauce that will envelop the chicken with velvety richness.
- Simmer the chicken in the cream sauce for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the meat is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Drizzle remaining cream sauce over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting chili powder for heat tolerance, making it mild or fiery based on personal preference.
- Tenderize chicken breasts before seasoning by gently pounding them to an even thickness, ensuring uniform cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the crispy coating texture.
- Create a lighter version by using half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream, reducing overall calorie content without sacrificing flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 785mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 185mg