The finer things in life don’t always have to be fancy. Nor do they have to require hours and hours of your precious time. Creamy Chicken Lazone comes along to make sure you taste what’s finer in life without stressing you out in the kitchen. Your plate will be beautifully topped with some dainty, bouncy spaghetti, and then, the fun part: you get to choose whether you want the creamy, rich sauce filled with pieces of tender, juicy chicken on top or next to the precious mound of pasta. Truth is, no matter where you plate it, you’re going to want to experience all the high-end flavors of Creamy Chicken Lazone all at once. After you have tasted it and experienced how simple it is to make, you’ll be thrilled that you did!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguini
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- salt, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into long strips
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the water and set aside.
Step 2 –While the pasta is cooking, in a shallow bowl, combine the garlic powder, the onion powder, the Italian seasoning, the white pepper, and the salt.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Step 4 –Add the chicken to the melted butter and season with 1/2 of the spice mixture. Cook on one side until brown, about 3 minutes.
Step 5 –Flip the chicken and season with the remaining spice mixture.
Step 6 –Cook the chicken until an instant thermometer inserted reads 165 degrees F, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 7 –Add the remaining butter and the cream to the chicken mixture, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits.
Step 8 –Bring the chicken mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 7-8 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve the chicken mixture next to or on top of the cooked pasta and garnish with the parsley.
