Easy Chicken Lazone

An ideal weeknight dinner that is ready in less than 20 minutes. Serve over or with noodles, rice, or potatoes. Quick, easy, and delicious. Top with chiffonade basil leaves.

This Chicken Lazone recipe is fast, easy to make, and you’ll love the tender pan-fried chicken that’s drenched in a flavorful Cajun cream sauce!

inspired : www.saltandlavender.com

INGREDIENTS:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound linguine

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

2 cups half and half*

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

FOR THE SEASONING

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

one, To make the seasoning, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano and basil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

two, In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add chicken, olive oil and paprika mixture, shaking to coat thoroughly.

three, Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.

four, In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

five, Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half and half until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

six, Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.

seven, Serve immediately with chicken, garnished parsley, if desired.