Description
Chicken Lazone is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts, rich cream, and Cajun seasoning, originating from New Orleans.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🌶️ Cajun seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- 🥛 Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- 🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- 🧈 Butter: 4 tablespoons (56 g)
- 🌿 Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
- 🧂 Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet and melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat it with the sauce, and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Experiment with different proteins or vegetables for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Lazone, Cajun chicken, creamy chicken recipe, New Orleans cuisine