Description
Chicken Lazone brings creamy, spicy comfort straight to your dinner table with a Kentucky classic that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Rich cream and bold seasonings wrap tender chicken in pure Southern hospitality, making this simple skillet meal a weeknight winner that disappears from plates in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dairy and Garnish:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, white pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Thoroughly coat your 1 pound of chicken strips with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place seasoned chicken strips into the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate. In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Pour 2 cups heavy cream into the skillet. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens and reduces slightly.
- Return chicken strips to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the rich cream sauce.
- Cook 12 ounces of spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain pasta thoroughly. Arrange spaghetti on serving plates and top with cream-coated chicken strips.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Season chicken thoroughly, ensuring each strip is evenly coated with the spice blend for maximum flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe cooking without overcooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream, though sauce will be less rich and creamy.
- Create a gluten-free option by using cornstarch to thicken the sauce instead of flour and serving over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg