Description
Chicken Lazone brings creamy, spicy comfort straight to your dinner table with a Southern-style twist that hugs your taste buds. Perfectly seasoned chicken simmers in a rich cream sauce that makes weeknight dinners feel like special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lb chicken tenders
- 2 cups half-and-half
Spices:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Fat:
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Create a zesty spice mixture by combining ½ tsp salt, 1½ tsp chili powder, 1½ tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat your 2 lb chicken tenders with the prepared spice blend, ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken tenders into the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and transfer to a clean plate, keeping the delicious browned bits in the pan.
- Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the same skillet and allow it to melt completely over medium heat.
- Pour 2 cups of half-and-half or heavy cream into the skillet, whisking continuously to blend with the pan drippings and butter.
- Simmer the cream sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and reduces slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken tenders to the skillet, gently nestling them into the creamy sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and thoroughly coated with the rich sauce.
- Serve the chicken lazone immediately, spooning extra sauce over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level, making the dish mild or spicy according to your preference.
- Select chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips for the most even cooking and tender result.
- Use a heavy-bottom skillet to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning the spice blend.
- For dairy-free options, replace cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative to maintain the rich sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg