Creamy Chicken Lazone with Spicy Herb Sauce Recipe
Chicken Lazone is a creamy, spicy skillet chicken dish featuring a rich butter and cream sauce infused with a blend of bold spices. This quick and flavorful recipe serves four and pairs wonderfully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a fresh side salad, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Spices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
Main Ingredients
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix spices: In a small bowl, combine salt, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly.
- Season chicken: Sprinkle half of the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts, reserving the remaining spices for later use.
- Cook chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Thicken sauce: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. To the same skillet, add the heavy cream, remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and the reserved spice mix. Whisk continuously over medium heat until the sauce starts to thicken, approximately 2 minutes.
- Coat chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Toss and coat evenly with the creamy sauce. Allow to heat through for 1 minute to absorb flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Plate the chicken with a generous spoonful of the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Optionally, serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a side salad.
Notes
- For more heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Use thin-sliced chicken breasts to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and fresh flavor, but you can also use chopped chives or cilantro.
- Serve over your favorite starch such as pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
