Description
Creamy chicken lazone brings Southern comfort to your dinner plate with its rich, spicy cream sauce. Peppered chicken breasts nestled in a luxurious blend of cream, garlic, and seasonings promise a delightful meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Spice Blend:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine salt, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a shallow dish, creating a robust seasoning mixture for the chicken.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to ensure optimal spice adherence and crispy exterior.
- Dredge each chicken breast thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess to create a light, even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers with warmth.
- Carefully place floured chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm on a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter, allowing it to bubble slightly.
- Add minced garlic to the butter, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release its aromatic essence.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Simmer the cream sauce for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens and becomes luxuriously glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the rich, creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor infusion.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry to maximize spice adherence and create a crispy golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F, preventing overcooking while guaranteeing food safety.
- Select heavy cream at room temperature to help create a smoother, more evenly blended sauce without potential curdling.
- Consider substituting heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the sauce’s rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 724
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1165mg
- Fat: 62g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 182mg