Chicken Lazone Recipe
A creamy Cajun chicken dish with a rich and bold flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion. It combines the richness of creamy sauce with the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
Instructions
- Prepare the flour mixture by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture to coat, shaking off excess.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Soften the garlic by cooking it in the same skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter for 1 minute.
- Create the creamy sauce by pouring in the heavy cream and bringing the mixture to a simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked chicken and sauce, tossing to coat the chicken.
- Simmer the chicken and sauce over low heat for 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is fully coated and the sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the chicken over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with chopped scallions.
Notes
Serve over cooked pasta or rice